US Bridges

SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 1/2 Mi. N.E. Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000000285

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 6 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 1,118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3003
CrossesUS 15; SR 0015
Location2 1/2 Mi. N.E. Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85877, -77.19804
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2023)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 3003 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015 carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3003 over US 15; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.