US Bridges

SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S of Greenmount · Structure no. 000000000046823

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,596
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 3001; Bus. 15
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location.5 MI S of Greenmount
RouteU.S. Route 15B
Coordinates39.75803, -77.27896
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,596 (2023)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 1,596 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3001; Bus. 15 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.