US Bridges

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

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · S of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-417; Sachs RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015 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 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT-417; Sachs RD
CrossesUS 15 Sb; SR 0015
LocationS of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.78694, -77.21701
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Sb; SR 0015 built?

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

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

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.