Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Pennsylvania · .75 Mi. NE of New Chester · Structure no. 000000000000168
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek carry?
About 1,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 394; SR 0394 over Conewago Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.