US Bridges

US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000018

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX 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 10,292 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,775 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15 Nb; SR 0015
CrossesCSX
Location2 Mi. N. of Gettysburg
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85177, -77.19646
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,292 (2024)
Projected traffic11,775 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX built?

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

What condition is US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX carry?

About 10,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Nb; SR 0015 over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.