US Bridges

SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) over Conewago Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Beechersville · Structure no. 000000000000385

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) 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 6 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4014 (twp. Rd.)
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationBeechersville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91525, -77.28716
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic699 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) over Conewago Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) 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 4014 (twp. Rd.) over Conewago Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4014 (twp. Rd.) over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.