US Bridges

SR 1015 over Conewago Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI NW New Chester · Structure no. 000000000068385

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1015 over Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,017 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 1015
CrossesConewago Creek
Location0.5 MI NW New Chester
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.90747, -77.09943
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2024)
Projected traffic2,017 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 SR 1015 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1015 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.