US Bridges

Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. E. of Fountaindale · Structure no. 000000000000037

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,815 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 16; SR 0016
CrossesMiney Branch
Location2 Mi. E. of Fountaindale
RouteState Highway 16
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.74196, -77.41089
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,993 (2024)
Projected traffic7,815 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch carry?

About 6,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Pa 16; SR 0016 over Miney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.