US Bridges

US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · E of York Springs · Structure no. 000000000000031

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,905 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,080 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15; SR 0015
CrossesPa 94; SR 0094
LocationE of York Springs
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00097, -77.10574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,905 (2024)
Projected traffic24,080 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094 carry?

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

How long is US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 15; SR 0015 over Pa 94; SR 0094?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.