US Bridges

Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek

Poor

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI NE of Salem Run RD · Structure no. 000000000038096

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPine Hill Road
CrossesTrib. Conewago Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Salem Run RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97585, -76.93011
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2012)
Projected traffic350 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Hill Road over Trib. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Hill Road over Trib. Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.