US Bridges

US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · US15 & Pa 116 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000000014

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 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 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 12,510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,336 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 15 Nb; SR 0015
CrossesPa 116; SR 0116
LocationUS15 & Pa 116 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates39.82462, -77.19805
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,510 (2024)
Projected traffic14,336 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 built?

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

What condition is US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 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 US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 carry?

About 12,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.