US Bridges

US 15; SR 0015 over Latimore Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · N of York Springs · Structure no. 000000000000034

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15; SR 0015 over Latimore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 15; SR 0015 over Latimore Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 21,392 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,865 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 15; SR 0015
CrossesLatimore Creek
LocationN of York Springs
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02713, -77.08654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,392 (2023)
Projected traffic24,865 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Latimore Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 15; SR 0015 over Latimore 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 June 2023.

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

About 21,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 15; SR 0015 over Latimore Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 15; SR 0015 over Latimore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.