US Bridges

Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Near Pa 897 · Structure no. 000000000057595

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR is a concrete culvert carrying Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHollow RD
CrossesTrib Little Cocalico CR
LocationNear Pa 897
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26956, -76.12792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span1 ft (0.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 1 ft (0.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow RD over Trib Little Cocalico CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.