US Bridges

Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Mechanicsburg · Structure no. 000000000013852

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
415 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 4,713 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,606 by 2032. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGood Hope RD
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
LocationMechanicsburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24211, -76.96995
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,713 (2023)
Projected traffic8,606 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Good Hope 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 4,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Good Hope RD over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.