US Bridges

SR 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000056645

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,407 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1045 S.4th St.
CrossesCocalico Creek
LocationDenver Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23152, -76.13961
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,407 (2023)
Projected traffic5,980 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1045 S.4th St. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek carry?

About 4,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1045 S.4th St. over Cocalico Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.