US Bridges

Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft East of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000021893

Built
1891
134 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1891, so it is 134 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCocalico Creek RD
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1500 Ft East of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20801, -76.13472
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic110 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico 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 May 2024.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cocalico Creek RD over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.