US Bridges

SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Strasburg · Structure no. 000000000021549

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 87 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 5,703 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,887 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2015
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location1 MI S of Strasburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96351, -76.17235
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,703 (2024)
Projected traffic4,887 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 2015 over Little Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2015 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.