US Bridges

SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.W. of Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000047425

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,843 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1045 Steinmetz
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location0.25 Mi.W. of Denver Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23758, -76.14336
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,102 (2023)
Projected traffic3,843 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1045 Steinmetz 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 2,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1045 Steinmetz over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.