US Bridges

SR1045 Old Mill RD over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Ephrata Boro · Structure no. 000000000045510

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1045 Old Mill RD over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1045 Old Mill RD over 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 2,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,282 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1045 Old Mill RD
CrossesCocalico Creek
LocationEphrata Boro
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.17465, -76.19456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,245 (2024)
Projected traffic3,282 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Mill RD over Cocalico Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1045 Old Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1045 Old Mill RD over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 2,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR1045 Old Mill RD over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR1045 Old Mill RD over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.