US Bridges

US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Outside Camp Hill · Structure no. 000000000046021

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 61,443 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,515 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 15
CrossesSR 2014 Simpson Ferry
LocationOutside Camp Hill
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates40.22742, -76.93244
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,443 (2024)
Projected traffic72,515 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry carry?

About 61,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 over SR 2014 Simpson Ferry?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.