US Bridges

PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi. N. Pleasanthall · Structure no. 000000000017469

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,387 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPA997;CUMBERLAND H
CrossesTrib. Conodoguinet Creek
Location0.75 Mi. N. Pleasanthall
RouteState Highway 997
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06276, -77.64762
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2023)
Projected traffic6,387 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet 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 PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns PA997;CUMBERLAND H over Trib. Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.