US Bridges

US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W. of Grantham · Structure no. 000000000013600

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR is a concrete culvert carrying US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 31,622 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,112 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 15; SR 0015
CrossesTrib Yellow Breeches CR
Location.5 Mi.W. of Grantham
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates40.16136, -77.00281
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,622 (2023)
Projected traffic43,112 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR carry?

About 31,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US 15; SR 0015 over Trib Yellow Breeches CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.