US Bridges

SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NE of Mercersburg · Structure no. 000000000017548

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,591
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 3009 Church Hil
CrossesW Br Conococheague
Location1 MI NE of Mercersburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.83653, -77.87748
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2024)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3009 Church Hil over W Br Conococheague?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.