Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek
PoorLebanon County, Pennsylvania · Colebrook · Structure no. 000000000022660
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek carry?
About 4,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 117; Mt.Wilson over Conewago Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.