US Bridges

Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · SW of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000101

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,084
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 78 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 9,084 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,220 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 116; Fairfield
CrossesMarsh Creek
LocationSW of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.81837, -77.28466
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,084 (2024)
Projected traffic13,220 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Pa 116; Fairfield over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek carry?

About 9,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; Fairfield over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.