US Bridges

T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI E of SR 075 · Structure no. 000000000017684

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 75 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2029. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-560 Creek Road
CrossesConococheague Creek W.Br
Location0.8 MI E of SR 075
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09528, -77.78667
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
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.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2009)
Projected traffic282 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br 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 T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns T-560 Creek Road over Conococheague Creek W.Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.