US Bridges

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. S. of Knoxlyn · Structure no. 000000000000100

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
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 concrete tee beam carrying Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 3,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,371 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 116; SR 0116
CrossesTrib to Marsh Creek
Location2 Mi. S. of Knoxlyn
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.81738, -77.29944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Trib to Marsh 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 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 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.