US Bridges

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over CSX

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N.E. Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000019

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,613
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over CSX 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 9,613 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,305 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15 Sb; SR 0015
CrossesCSX
Location2 Mi. N.E. Gettysburg
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85177, -77.19675
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,613 (2024)
Projected traffic12,305 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is US 15 Sb; 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 Sb; SR 0015 over CSX carry?

About 9,613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 Sb; SR 0015 over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.