US Bridges

Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S.E. Chambersburg · Structure no. 000000000017414

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,185
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 88 years old, older 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 10,185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,165 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa 316 Wayne Road
CrossesCSX
Location1.5 Mi. S.E. Chambersburg
RouteState Highway 316
Coordinates39.88832, -77.63775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,185 (2024)
Projected traffic13,165 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX carry?

About 10,185 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 316 Wayne Road over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.