Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague Creek
FairFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. of Greencastle · Structure no. 000000000017299
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,535
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 14,535 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,565 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Trl over Conococheague Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague 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 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague Creek carry?
About 14,535 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague Creek?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 16;BUCHANAN Trl over Conococheague Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.