US Bridges

Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 200 Ft South of SR 1051 · Structure no. 000000000022144

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location200 Ft South of SR 1051
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.22819, -76.13274
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2012)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Weaver Road over Cocalico 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.