US Bridges

SR 2014 over Alloway Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. N. of Md. Line · Structure no. 000000000000246

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2014 over Alloway Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2014 over Alloway Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 2014
CrossesAlloway Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Md. Line
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.73059, -77.15405
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2024)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2014 over Alloway Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2014 over Alloway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2014 over Alloway Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2014 over Alloway Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2014 over Alloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.