US Bridges

SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · S of Gettysburgg · Structure no. 000000000000294

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3006; Barlow RD
CrossesUS 15 Sb; SR 0015
LocationS of Gettysburgg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.76537, -77.25888
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2024)
Projected traffic568 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015 built?

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

What condition is SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015 carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3006; Barlow RD over US 15 Sb; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.