US Bridges

SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Kings Bridge · Structure no. 000000000069082

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2009 Noble Rd.
CrossesWest Branch Octoraro CR
LocationKings Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83114, -76.10007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2024)
Projected traffic762 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2009 Noble Rd. over West Branch Octoraro CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.