T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft NW of SR 472 · Structure no. 000000000021869
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek is a concrete other carrying T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T481 Black Rock RD over W Br Octoraro Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.