US Bridges

SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek

PoorPosted for load

Perry County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI S of Millerstown · Structure no. 000000000029607

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek in Perry County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,858 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015
CrossesCocolamus Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Millerstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53774, -77.14547
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,858 (2024)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek carry?

About 3,858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 over Cocolamus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.