US Bridges

Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.N. Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000000017411

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,444
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5,444 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,837 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 316; Wayne Hwy.
CrossesLittle Antietam Creek
Location1.5 Mi.N. Waynesboro
RouteState Highway 316
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77729, -77.58566
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,444 (2024)
Projected traffic8,837 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek carry?

About 5,444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Little Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.