US Bridges

Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N W Welsh Run · Structure no. 000000000017450

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 995; Welsh Run
CrossesW Br Conococheaque Creek
Location1 MI N W Welsh Run
RouteState Highway 995
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77674, -77.83772
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2024)
Projected traffic1,514 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 995; Welsh Run over W Br Conococheaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.