US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000000138

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 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 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,515 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationBridgeport
RouteState Highway 234
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9327, -77.31238
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2023)
Projected traffic2,515 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.