US Bridges

Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5NE Upton/Conococheague · Structure no. 000000000017631

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 560 by 2029. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKuhn RD
CrossesConcocheague Creek
Location1.5NE Upton/Conococheague
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.81789, -77.78828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2009)
Projected traffic560 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuhn RD over Concocheague 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kuhn RD over Concocheague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.