Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mile SE of SR 272 · Structure no. 000000000021894
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Garden Spot Road over Cocalico 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 2024.
How much traffic does Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Garden Spot Road over Cocalico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.