US Bridges

Mohler Church RD over Cocalico Creek

Poor

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1500 Ft SE of SR 1047 · Structure no. 000000000021951

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
825
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohler Church RD over Cocalico Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mohler Church RD over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMohler Church RD
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1500 Ft SE of SR 1047
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.19315, -76.16528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2011)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$36,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mohler Church RD over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohler Church RD over Cocalico 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 June 2023.

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

About 825 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mohler Church RD over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mohler Church RD over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.