US Bridges

Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE Denver · Structure no. 000000000053876

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
846
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmokestown RD
CrossesUnt Little Cocalico Crk
Location1 MI NE Denver
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.24411, -76.11359
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2023)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smokestown RD over Unt Little Cocalico Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).