US Bridges

T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI West of SR 1053 · Structure no. 000000000022117

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 75 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2024. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-988 Sportsman RD
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1 MI West of SR 1053
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.2752, -76.16997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-988 Sportsman RD over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.