US Bridges

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Marsh Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Maryland Line · Structure no. 000000000000005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 6 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 10,765 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,732 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 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
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location2 Mi. N. of Maryland Line
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74328, -77.28001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,765 (2024)
Projected traffic12,732 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 Marsh Creek built?

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

What condition is US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Marsh 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 December 2022.

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

About 10,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.