US Bridges

Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Waynesboro Borough · Structure no. 000000000017306

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 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 5 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 14,219 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,223 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa Route 16
CrossesEbr Antietam Creek
LocationWaynesboro Borough
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.74566, -77.55874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,219 (2024)
Projected traffic26,223 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek 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 Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek carry?

About 14,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.