US Bridges

PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · East Berlin · Structure no. 000000000045575

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,154 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPA194/HBG ST
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationEast Berlin
RouteState Highway 194
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94184, -76.976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,775 (2024)
Projected traffic5,154 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA194/HBG ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek carry?

About 3,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns PA194/HBG ST over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.