Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek
PoorPosted for loadLancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI South of SR 340 · Structure no. 000000000022087
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Garden RD over Pequea 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Garden RD over Pequea Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.