US Bridges

Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Waynesboro Borough · Structure no. 000000000055852

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,378 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPa Route 16
CrossesWbr Antietam Creek
LocationWaynesboro Borough
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.76259, -77.59696
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,144 (2024)
Projected traffic13,378 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek carry?

About 8,144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Route 16 over Wbr Antietam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.