US Bridges

Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Ml.N.Of Five Forks · Structure no. 000000000017413

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 9,122 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,109 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 316; Wayne Hwy.
CrossesTrib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam
Location1.5 Ml.N.Of Five Forks
RouteState Highway 316
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82982, -77.60469
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,122 (2024)
Projected traffic10,109 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$326,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam 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 Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam carry?

About 9,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 316; Wayne Hwy. over Trib.W.Br.Lit. Antietam?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.