US Bridges

T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 MI S of SR 372 · Structure no. 000000000021826

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2029. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-738 Hollow RD
CrossesW Br Octoraro Creek
Location1.7 MI S of SR 372
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89552, -76.08643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2009)
Projected traffic77 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T-738 Hollow RD over W Br Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.