US Bridges

Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI North of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000022108

Built
1849
176 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1849 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 176 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLog Cabin RD
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1/2 MI North of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1303, -76.2313
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2012)
Projected traffic415 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1849, making it 176 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Log Cabin 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 Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Log Cabin RD over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.