SR 4008 over Conewago Creek
PoorAdams County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Arendtsville · Structure no. 000000000000367
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,081
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4008 over Conewago Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4008 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,733 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4008 over Conewago Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4008 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4008 over Conewago Creek carry?
About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 4008 over Conewago Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4008 over Conewago Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.