US Bridges

Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Hopewell Township · Structure no. 000000000013788

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 92 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 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,409 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 696; Shipp. Rd.
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
LocationHopewell Township
RouteState Highway 696
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12066, -77.54473
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2023)
Projected traffic4,409 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 696; Shipp. Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.