US Bridges

Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2.25 Mi.Sw of New Oxford · Structure no. 000000000000458

Built
1820
205 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1820, so it is 205 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 966 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStorms Store Road
CrossesConewago Creek
Location2.25 Mi.Sw of New Oxford
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83247, -77.07976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2013)
Projected traffic966 by 2033
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1820, making it 205 years old in 2025.

What condition is Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Storms Store Road over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.