US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · East Berlin Boro · Structure no. 000000000000157

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,022
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 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,435 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationEast Berlin Boro
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates39.94088, -76.99063
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,022 (2023)
Projected traffic10,435 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 8,022 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.