US Bridges

Garriston Road over Bennett Run

FairPosted for load

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 S.E.Lewbry/Bennett Rn · Structure no. 000000000038178

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garriston Road over Bennett Run is a concrete culvert carrying Garriston Road over Bennett Run in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,082 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGarriston Road
CrossesBennett Run
Location1.5 S.E.Lewbry/Bennett Rn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12891, -76.82998
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1995)
Projected traffic1,082 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garriston Road over Bennett Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garriston Road over Bennett Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Garriston Road over Bennett Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Garriston Road over Bennett Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Garriston Road over Bennett Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.