US Bridges

Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · NE of Littlestown · Structure no. 000000000000124

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 12,695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,625 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 194; SR 0194
CrossesSouth Br of Conewago
LocationNE of Littlestown
RouteState Highway 194
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76545, -77.02685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,695 (2024)
Projected traffic16,625 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago carry?

About 12,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 194; SR 0194 over South Br of Conewago?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.