US Bridges

PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI S of Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000000039

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,984
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 9,984 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,316 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPA16; SR0016
CrossesToms Creek
Location4 MI S of Fairfield
RouteState Highway 16
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.73162, -77.36598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,984 (2024)
Projected traffic12,316 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is PA16; SR0016 over Toms 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek carry?

About 9,984 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns PA16; SR0016 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.