US Bridges

Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.35 MI SE of SR533 · Structure no. 000000000017570

Built
1825
200 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1825 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 200 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,384 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFannettsburg Road
CrossesW.Br.Conococheague Creek
Location0.35 MI SE of SR533
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06106, -77.81638
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2024)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1825, making it 200 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.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 2023.

How much traffic does Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fannettsburg Road over W.Br.Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.