US Bridges

US15 over NS Rc

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Near Camp Hill · Structure no. 000000000046024

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15 over NS Rc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US15 over NS Rc 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 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS15
CrossesNS Rc
LocationNear Camp Hill
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates40.23, -76.93214
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,443 (2024)
Projected traffic72,515 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US15 over NS Rc built?

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

What condition is US15 over NS Rc 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 2024.

How much traffic does US15 over NS Rc carry?

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

How long is US15 over NS Rc?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns US15 over NS Rc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.