US Bridges

SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Near Scotland · Structure no. 000000000017487

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,885
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 5 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,749 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR1004;SCOTLAND Av
CrossesConococheague Creek
LocationNear Scotland
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.96717, -77.58969
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2024)
Projected traffic2,749 by 2032
Trucks5%
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR1004;SCOTLAND Av 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1004;SCOTLAND Av over Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.