US Bridges

Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI North of SR 3004 · Structure no. 000000000017696

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2029. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Hollow RD
CrossesW Br Concocheague Creek
Location1.3 MI North of SR 3004
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77185, -77.82303
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2009)
Projected traffic350 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Hollow RD over W Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Hollow RD over W Br Concocheague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.