US Bridges

4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1MI N of 234 · Structure no. 000000000046076

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,299 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,575 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries4003 S. Salem Chur
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location1MI N of 234
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95847, -76.83581
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,299 (2024)
Projected traffic7,575 by 2032
Trucks7%
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

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 4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4003 S. Salem Chur over Little 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 6,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 4003 S. Salem Chur over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.