US Bridges

Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek

Fair

York County, Pennsylvania · @zions View/Little Conewg · Structure no. 000000000038168

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,201
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,346 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSusquehanna Trail
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location@zions View/Little Conewg
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.04795, -76.76661
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,201 (2019)
Projected traffic6,346 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Susquehanna Trail over Little 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 Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 5,201 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Susquehanna Trail over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.