US Bridges

Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · E of Littlestown · Structure no. 000000000000122

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,044
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 years old, older 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.

It carries about 10,044 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,694 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 194; SR 0194
CrossesTrib to Conewago
LocationE of Littlestown
RouteState Highway 194
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75506, -77.04276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,044 (2023)
Projected traffic13,694 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago carry?

About 10,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 194; SR 0194 over Trib to Conewago?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.