US Bridges

Oak Street over Cocalico Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2000 Ft East of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000022155

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Street over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location2000 Ft East of SR 272
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.17891, -76.18833
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Street over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.