US Bridges

Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek

FairPosted for load

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mile NW of SR 1018 · Structure no. 000000000046303

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Creek Road
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1/2 Mile NW of SR 1018
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16415, -76.23244
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Creek Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Creek Road over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.