US Bridges

Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.6 MI S of Akersville · Structure no. 000000000017864

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek in Fulton 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 915
CrossesLittle Brush Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Akersville
RouteState Highway 915
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97668, -78.20614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$906,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 915 over Little Brush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 915 over Little Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.