US Bridges

Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Lurgan Township · Structure no. 000000000052516

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,387 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa Route 997
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
LocationLurgan Township
RouteState Highway 997
Coordinates40.06841, -77.64305
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2023)
Projected traffic6,387 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Route 997 over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.