US Bridges

SR 1021 over Conewago Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E of New Chester · Structure no. 000000000000214

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1021 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1021 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 436 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2032. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 1021
CrossesConewago Creek
Location1 MI E of New Chester
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90238, -77.06854
Functional classRural Local

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2023)
Projected traffic669 by 2032
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$973,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1021 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1021 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1021 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1021 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1021 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.