US Bridges

T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · South of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000008

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-417; Sachs RD
CrossesUS 15 Nb; SR 0015
LocationSouth of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.78663, -77.21658
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2024)
Projected traffic188 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015 carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Nb; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.