US Bridges

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

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 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 13,026 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,892 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS 15 Sb; SR 0015
CrossesPa 116; SR 0116
Location2 Mi. E. of Gettysburg
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates39.82472, -77.1984
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,026 (2024)
Projected traffic14,892 by 2032
Trucks16%
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 Sb; SR 0015 over Pa 116; SR 0116 built?

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

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

About 13,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Sb; 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 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.