US Bridges

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · W of Mcsherrystown · Structure no. 000000000000115

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 113 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 9,112 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,728 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 116; SR 0116
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationW of Mcsherrystown
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.79943, -77.02889
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,112 (2024)
Projected traffic14,728 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum 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 Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek carry?

About 9,112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; SR 0116 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.