US Bridges

Royer RD over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI NW of SR 1018 · Structure no. 000000000042975

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royer RD over Cocalico Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Royer RD over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoyer RD
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1/2 MI NW of SR 1018
RouteCity Street 648
Coordinates40.16946, -76.22067
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2012)
Projected traffic910 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royer RD over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Royer RD over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Royer RD over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Royer RD over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.