US Bridges

Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 5 Mi. S.E. Middletown · Structure no. 000000000014338

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 6,304 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,508 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 230; SR 0230
CrossesConewago Creek
Location5 Mi. S.E. Middletown
RouteState Highway 230
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16554, -76.64344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,304 (2024)
Projected traffic7,508 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 6,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 230; SR 0230 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.