US Bridges

Big Mountain Rd. over Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.W. of Big Mount · Structure no. 000000000045592

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
438 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Mountain Rd. over Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Mountain Rd. 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2032. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBig Mountain Rd.
CrossesConewago Creek
Location1.5 Mi.W. of Big Mount
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.9645, -76.95547
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2024)
Projected traffic654 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Big Mountain Rd. over Conewago Creek built?

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

What condition is Big Mountain Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Big Mountain Rd. over Conewago Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Big Mountain Rd. over Conewago Creek?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Big Mountain Rd. over Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.