US Bridges

York Road over Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N of Andersontown · Structure no. 000000000045347

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Road over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying York Road over Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesYork Road
CrossesConewago Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Andersontown
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08849, -76.83077
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2024)
Projected traffic1,173 by 2032
Trucks5%
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

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 York Road over Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Road over 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does York Road over Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is York Road over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns York Road over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.