Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR
GoodFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.E. of Mercersburg · Structure no. 000000000017298
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,702
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 84 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,276 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR carry?
About 5,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 16; Buchanan TR over W.Br.Of Conococheaque CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.