US Bridges

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI East of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000106

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,959 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,613 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 116; SR 0116
CrossesSilver Brook Creek
Location1.0 MI East of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.82669, -77.2049
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,959 (2024)
Projected traffic7,613 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek carry?

About 6,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; SR 0116 over Silver Brook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.