US Bridges

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Miles S. of Fairfield · Structure no. 000000000044038

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,283 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa 116; SR 0116
CrossesToms Creek
Location2 Miles S. of Fairfield
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.75563, -77.38063
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,271 (2024)
Projected traffic6,283 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek carry?

About 4,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; SR 0116 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.