US Bridges

Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI S.E. of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000040971

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,864
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015 in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 9,864 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,156 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 97; SR 0097
CrossesUS 15; SR 0015
Location2.5 MI S.E. of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 97
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7993, -77.20082
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,864 (2024)
Projected traffic12,156 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 97; SR 0097 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015 carry?

About 9,864 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 97; SR 0097 over US 15; SR 0015?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.