US Bridges

Pa 394; SR 0394 over US 15; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · W. of Hunterstown · Structure no. 000000000000164

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,688
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 394; SR 0394 over US 15; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 394; SR 0394 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 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 3,688 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 394; SR 0394
CrossesUS 15; SR 0015
LocationW. of Hunterstown
RouteState Highway 394
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88951, -77.18171
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,688 (2023)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$307,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 394; SR 0394 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 394; SR 0394 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 394; SR 0394 over US 15; SR 0015 carry?

About 3,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 394; SR 0394 over US 15; SR 0015?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 394; SR 0394 over US 15; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.