US Bridges

Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000021971

Built
1847
178 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1847, so it is 178 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy RD
CrossesW Br Octoraro Crk
Location1 MI East of SR 2009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8247, -76.09
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk built?

It was built in 1847, making it 178 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy 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 Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Academy RD over W Br Octoraro Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.