US Bridges

SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N. of Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000045487

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 3,040 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,861 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1045/RIDGE RD
CrossesLittle Cocalico Creek
Location1 Mi.N. of Denver Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.2552, -76.12099
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,040 (2023)
Projected traffic4,861 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek carry?

About 3,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR1045/RIDGE RD over Little Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.