US Bridges

Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.N. of Manchester · Structure no. 000000000037505

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek in York 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,259 by 2032. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 181; SR 0181
CrossesConewago Creek
Location1.25 Mi.N. of Manchester
RouteState Highway 181
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08122, -76.71804
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2024)
Projected traffic3,259 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 181; SR 0181 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.