US Bridges

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.N. of Md.Line · Structure no. 000000000000003

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,268 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,516 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15 Sb; SR 0015
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.25 Mi.N. of Md.Line
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.73578, -77.29744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,268 (2024)
Projected traffic10,516 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek carry?

About 10,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.