US Bridges

B & F Road over Conewago Creek

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 SE Arendtsvil/Conewag · Structure no. 000000000000396

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B & F Road over Conewago Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying B & F Road over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesB & F Road
CrossesConewago Creek
Location1.7 SE Arendtsvil/Conewag
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90326, -77.27263
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B & F Road over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is B & F Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does B & F Road over Conewago Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is B & F Road over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns B & F Road over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.