US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · W of Culps Corners · Structure no. 000000000068253

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 386 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationW of Culps Corners
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates39.94273, -77.35493
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2024)
Projected traffic744 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.