US Bridges

Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 3/4 Mi.N.W. Hunterstown · Structure no. 000000000000163

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,977
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,977 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,959 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 394; SR 0394
CrossesRock Creek
Location2 3/4 Mi.N.W. Hunterstown
RouteState Highway 394
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89399, -77.1944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,977 (2024)
Projected traffic2,959 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$342,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,977 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 394; SR 0394 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.