US Bridges

SR 0097 over Little Run

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · South East of Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000044145

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0097 over Little Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0097 over Little Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,270 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 0097
CrossesLittle Run
LocationSouth East of Gettysburg
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates39.77816, -77.16514
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,298 (2023)
Projected traffic11,270 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR 0097 over Little Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0097 over Little Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0097 over Little Run carry?

About 7,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0097 over Little Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0097 over Little Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.