US Bridges

SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE New Chester · Structure no. 000000000000192

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,901 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015
CrossesLittle Conewago Creek
Location2 MI SE New Chester
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88224, -77.06988
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,832 (2023)
Projected traffic2,901 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1015 over Little Conewago 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek carry?

About 1,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 over Little Conewago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.