US Bridges

Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 MI SE of T-552 · Structure no. 000000000017768

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKeefer Road
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of T-552
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0473, -77.7939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Keefer Road over Conodoguinet 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Keefer Road over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.