US Bridges

Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi. S. of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000120

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,989
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,035 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 134; SR 0134
CrossesUS 15; SR 0015
Location4 Mi. S. of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 134
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77676, -77.22924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2023)
Projected traffic3,035 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015 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 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015 carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 134; SR 0134 over US 15; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.