US Bridges

Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 NE York Sprg/Latimor CR · Structure no. 000000000000441

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Rt. 15; T-602
CrossesLatimore Creek
Location2 NE York Sprg/Latimor CR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02424, -77.08422
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2009)
Projected traffic525 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rt. 15; T-602 over Latimore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.