US Bridges

Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · SW of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000036

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 86 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 7,049 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,815 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 16; SR 0016
CrossesMiney Branch of Toms Crk
LocationSW of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 16
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74057, -77.42843
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,049 (2024)
Projected traffic7,815 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk 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 Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk carry?

About 7,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch of Toms Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.