US Bridges

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek

Poor

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Biglerville · Structure no. 000000000000061

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,396 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 34; SR 0034
CrossesConewago Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of Biglerville
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates39.91036, -77.24839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,740 (2024)
Projected traffic8,396 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$420,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 4,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 34; SR 0034 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.