US Bridges

Winding Road over Conewago Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 NW Arendtsvil/Conewag · Structure no. 000000000000420

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Road over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winding Road over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWinding Road
CrossesConewago Creek
Location1.5 NW Arendtsvil/Conewag
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93393, -77.32244
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2009)
Projected traffic105 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Winding Road over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding 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 Winding Road over Conewago Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Winding Road over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Road over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.