Pa 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek
FairFranklin County, Pennsylvania · Blackgap · Structure no. 000000000017460
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,198
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 5,198 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,606 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Pa 997; Black Gap 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek carry?
About 5,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 997; Black Gap over Conococheague Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.