US Bridges

US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · NE of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek 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 19,905 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,080 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15; SR 0015
CrossesBranch Rock Creek
LocationNE of Gettysburg
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86845, -77.19441
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,905 (2024)
Projected traffic24,080 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek carry?

About 19,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns US 15; SR 0015 over Branch Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.