US Bridges

SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.75 Mi.N.E. of Bino · Structure no. 000000000017539

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3004;BINO Rd.
CrossesConococheague Creek
Location0.75 Mi.N.E. of Bino
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76057, -77.80146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2023)
Projected traffic794 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$524,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3004;BINO Rd. over Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.