US Bridges

T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI SE of SR 897 · Structure no. 000000000022115

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesT-989 Creamery RD
CrossesLittle Cocalico Creek
Location1/2 MI SE of SR 897
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26317, -76.12087
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2011)
Projected traffic415 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-989 Creamery RD over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-989 Creamery RD over Little Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.