US Bridges

Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft SE of SR272 · Structure no. 000000000047916

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWabash Road
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1200 Ft SE of SR272
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20434, -76.14554
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2013)
Projected traffic688 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash Road over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.