US Bridges

Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek

Good

York County, Pennsylvania · 1.4S Yrkhvn/L. Conewago · Structure no. 000000000046224

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek in York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 789 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2025. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBowers Bridge Road
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location1.4S Yrkhvn/L. Conewago
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.08756, -76.72726
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2012)
Projected traffic1,178 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowers Bridge Road 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bowers Bridge Road over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.