Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek
PoorFranklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI SW Chambersburg Sq · Structure no. 000000000017744
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sewage Plant Road over Conococheague Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.