US Bridges

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI N of L.R. 890 · Structure no. 000000000013630

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,457 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,314 by 2032. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 74; SR 0074
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
Location2.5 MI N of L.R. 890
RouteState Highway 74
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22739, -77.21593
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,457 (2024)
Projected traffic4,314 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 3,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 74; SR 0074 over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.