US Bridges

US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek

Good

Union County, Pennsylvania · Village of Allenwood · Structure no. 000000000033398

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 15,654 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,476 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 15
CrossesWhite Deer Hole Creek
LocationVillage of Allenwood
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates41.10064, -76.89159
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,654 (2024)
Projected traffic16,476 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 15 over White Deer Hole 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek carry?

About 15,654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 over White Deer Hole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.