US Bridges

SR 1018 over Conewago Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · NW of Abbottstown · Structure no. 000000000000202

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1018 over Conewago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1018 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1018
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationNW of Abbottstown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91958, -77.01834
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$437,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1018 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1018 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 SR 1018 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1018 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1018 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.