US Bridges

Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Heidlersburg · Structure no. 000000000000153

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,397 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,838 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 234; SR 0234
CrossesUS 15; SR 0015
LocationHeidlersburg
RouteState Highway 234
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94896, -77.13503
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,397 (2024)
Projected traffic8,838 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$619,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 234; SR 0234 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015 carry?

About 8,397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 234; SR 0234 over US 15; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.