Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek
FairCumberland County, Pennsylvania · 6.4 NE Carlisle Middlesex · Structure no. 000000000014079
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Bernheisel Road 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bernheisel Road over Conodoguinet Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.