US Bridges

Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft SE of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000021892

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 100 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 4 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.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCocalico Creek RD
CrossesStony Run
Location900 Ft SE of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.20752, -76.13257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic415 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cocalico Creek RD over Stony Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.