US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI SE of SR 372 · Structure no. 000000000021831

Built
1878
147 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1878 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 147 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesW Br Octoraro Crk
Location1.5 MI SE of SR 372
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89674, -76.08016
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2012)
Projected traffic400 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk built?

It was built in 1878, making it 147 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over W Br Octoraro Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.