US Bridges

SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S.E. Cocalico · Structure no. 000000000055775

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,065
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 1047 S Cocalico
CrossesCocalico Creek
Location1 Mi. S.E. Cocalico
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27585, -76.19567
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2024)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1047 S Cocalico 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1047 S Cocalico over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.