US Bridges

SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · Village of White Deer · Structure no. 000000000033395

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,258
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 17,258 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,326 by 2032. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 15 Nbl & Sbl
CrossesOver White Deer Creek
LocationVillage of White Deer
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.07519, -76.87282
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,258 (2024)
Projected traffic17,326 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek carry?

About 17,258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 Nbl & Sbl over Over White Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.