US Bridges

T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 2E Newburg/Hopewell Twp. · Structure no. 000000000014063

Built
1870
155 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1870 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 155 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-374 Ramp Bridge
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
Location2E Newburg/Hopewell Twp.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13634, -77.52352
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2019)
Projected traffic284 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1870, making it 155 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is T-374 Ramp Bridge 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns T-374 Ramp Bridge over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.