US Bridges

Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E.Rossville/Conewago · Structure no. 000000000038103

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesKunkles Mill Road
CrossesConewago Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Rossville/Conewago
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06531, -76.86349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic356 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kunkles Mill Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kunkles Mill Road over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.