US Bridges

Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 MI East of SR 995 · Structure no. 000000000017667

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 84 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2029. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLehman RD
CrossesConococheague Creek
Location1.2 MI East of SR 995
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87336, -77.70927
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2009)
Projected traffic400 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Lehman RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Lehman RD over Conococheague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.