US Bridges

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Rock Creek

Good

Adams County, Pennsylvania · Gettysburg · Structure no. 000000000047558

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 116; SR 0116 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 116; SR 0116 over Rock Creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,959 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,256 by 2032. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 116; SR 0116
CrossesRock Creek
LocationGettysburg
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates39.83094, -77.21785
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,959 (2024)
Projected traffic10,256 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 116; SR 0116 over Rock 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 Pa 116; SR 0116 over Rock Creek carry?

About 6,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 116; SR 0116 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.