US Bridges

Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mile SE of SR 2009 · Structure no. 000000000022062

Built
1880
145 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1880, so it is 145 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaileys Crossroads
CrossesE Octoraro Creek
Location3/4 Mile SE of SR 2009
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93146, -75.98161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2012)
Projected traffic175 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek built?

It was built in 1880, making it 145 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baileys Crossroads over E 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Baileys Crossroads over E Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.