US Bridges

Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Wayne Heights Township · Structure no. 000000000017307

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa Route 16
CrossesEbr Antietam Creek
LocationWayne Heights Township
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.74527, -77.55732
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Route 16 over Ebr Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.