US Bridges

SR 4008 over Conewago Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2.25 Mi.W. of Davidsburg · Structure no. 000000000037967

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,584
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4008 over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4008 over Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 91 years old, older 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 3,584 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4008
CrossesConewago Creek
Location2.25 Mi.W. of Davidsburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyYork County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98783, -76.93129
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,584 (2023)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 4008 over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 4008 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4008 over Conewago Creek carry?

About 3,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 4008 over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4008 over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.