US Bridges

SR 2006 over Plum Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Mcsherrystown · Structure no. 000000000000235

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,635
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2006 over Plum Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,329 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2006
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1 MI S of Mcsherrystown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.79074, -77.01916
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,635 (2023)
Projected traffic4,329 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2006 over Plum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2006 over Plum Creek carry?

About 3,635 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.