US Bridges

Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. NW of Welsh Run · Structure no. 000000000017417

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,536 by 2032. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa 416;MERCERSBURG
CrossesLicking Creek
Location2 Mi. NW of Welsh Run
RouteState Highway 416
Coordinates39.78959, -77.87129
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2024)
Projected traffic2,536 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 416;MERCERSBURG over Licking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.