US Bridges

SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Heidlersburg · Structure no. 000000000000183

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2032. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1009
CrossesSR 0015 ; US 15
Location2 Mi. N. of Heidlersburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97937, -77.12537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2023)
Projected traffic422 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$413,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15 built?

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

What condition is SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15 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 SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15 carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over SR 0015 ; US 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.