US Bridges

Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3W CRLSLE/.2N Ptc/Conod. · Structure no. 000000000014081

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHays Bridge Rd.
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
Location3W CRLSLE/.2N Ptc/Conod.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21036, -77.24633
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2023)
Projected traffic672 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hays Bridge 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hays Bridge Rd. over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.