US Bridges

SR 2035 over Rock Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S. of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000261

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,593
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2035 over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 2035 over Rock Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,593 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,075 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2035
CrossesRock Creek
Location2 Mi.S. of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8051, -77.21148
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,593 (2023)
Projected traffic12,075 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2035 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2035 over Rock 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2035 over Rock Creek carry?

About 5,593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2035 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2035 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.