US Bridges

Pa 915 over Sideling Hill Creek

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Mile South of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000017867

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 915 over Sideling Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 915 over Sideling Hill Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 835 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPa 915
CrossesSideling Hill Creek
Location0.4 Mile South of SR 4013
RouteState Highway 915
Coordinates40.07119, -78.14036
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic835 (2024)
Projected traffic938 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 915 over Sideling Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 915 over Sideling Hill 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 915 over Sideling Hill Creek carry?

About 835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 915 over Sideling Hill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 915 over Sideling Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.