US Bridges

Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Mt Joy Tp-Dauphin CO Line · Structure no. 000000000054169

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,651 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 743; SR 0743
CrossesConewago Creek
LocationMt Joy Tp-Dauphin CO Line
RouteState Highway 743
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18896, -76.60367
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,402 (2024)
Projected traffic15,651 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 14,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 743; SR 0743 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.