Hunterstown Hampton Road Bridge Superstructure Replacement

County: Adams
Municipality: Straban Township, Reading Township
State Route: 394-010
Local Name: Hunterstown Hampton Road
Project Type: Bridge Superstructure Replacement
MPMS Number: 90698
Proposed Construction Start: April 2027
Proposed Construction End: October 2027
Last Updated: August 2025

The project includes the superstructure replacement and rehabilitation of the Hunterstown Hampton Road bridge (Route 394 Section 010) over Conewago Creek in Reading and Straban Townships, Adams County. The purpose of this project is to provide a continued safe and efficient crossing on Route 394 over Conewago Creek.

Within the project area, Route 394 is a two-lane roadway located in a predominately wooded setting on rolling terrain and is classified as a Rural Minor Collector. The land use surrounding the roadway is predominantly wooded areas with residential properties farther from the bridge. The roadway within the project limits has a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour and an average daily traffic volume of 1,304 vehicles per day.

The existing structure was built in 1935 and is a two-span steel beam bridge supported on stone masonry abutments and pier. The bridge length is 116’-2” and has a curb-to-curb width of 24’-0”.

The project involves the replacement of the bridge superstructure, reconstruction of beam seats, and rock scour protection around the abutments and pier. Minor approach roadway work including pavement reconstruction on Route 394 and Group Mill Rd (T-528), rock slope protection, and guide rail upgrades will also be performed. The horizontal geometry will closely match the existing geometry. Minor adjustments will be made to vertical geometry to improve stopping sight distance. The roadway and bridge will be slightly widened to accommodate 11-feet lanes and 2-feet shoulders, providing a 26-feet curb-to-curb width.