US Bridges

Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Christiana Borough · Structure no. 000000000057350

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 372; Christiana
CrossesE. Branch Octoraro Creek
LocationChristiana Borough
RouteState Highway 372
Coordinates39.94839, -75.99147
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2024)
Projected traffic2,507 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 372; Christiana over E. Branch Octoraro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.