US Bridges

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek

Poor

Adams County, Pennsylvania · SW of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000099

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,987
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek is a steel tee beam carrying Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,371 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 116; SR 0116
CrossesTrib to Marsh Creek
LocationSW of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.81647, -77.30287
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,987 (2023)
Projected traffic5,371 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek carry?

About 3,987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.