US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. W. of York · Structure no. 000000000037552

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,090 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location3 Mi. W. of York
RouteState Highway 234
Coordinates39.94093, -76.86551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic7,090 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.