Pennsylvania Route 116
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Pennsylvania Route 116 is an east–west route located in southern Pennsylvania
. The route begins at Pennsylvania Route 16
in Carroll Valley
1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the Pennsylvania-Maryland
state line. It passes through the historic Civil War
town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
in Adams County
, intersecting U.S. Route 30
in the town center, before terminating at US 30 in West Manchester Township, west of York
in York County
. Major junctions of this road include U.S. Route 15
in Straban Township
east of Gettysburg and Pennsylvania Route 94
in Hanover
.
in Carroll Valley
, Adams County
, heading north on two-lane undivided Fairfield Road. The road heads through forested areas with some housing developments to the west of the road. The route runs through a mix of fields and residential subdivisions before heading into Hamiltonban Township
and turning northeast through rural areas with some commercial development. PA 116 continues into Fairfield
and passes homes along Main Street. The route heads back into Hamiltonban Township and becomes Fairfield Road again, continuing through agricultural areas with some woods and homes. The road enters Highland Township
and passes through more rural areas, curving more to the east. PA 116 crosses the Marsh Creek
into Cumberland Township
, running through more farmland before rural residential and business development. The road runs near portions of Gettysburg National Military Park
prior to entering Gettysburg
and becoming West Middle Street. The route heads into residential areas and turns east, reaching the commercial downtown. Upon reaching the intersection with US 15 Business, PA 116 turns north to form a concurrency
with that route for a block on Baltimore Street. At Lincoln Square, PA 116 turns east to join US 30
on York Street, passing more downtown businesses. US 30 splits to the northeast and PA 116 heads east on Hanover Street, heading into residential areas.
The route crosses the Rock Creek into Straban Township
and becomes Hanover Road, running near a portion of Gettysburg National Military Park as it heads into areas of woods and farms with a few homes. The road comes to an interchange with the US 15
freeway and continues through more agricultural areas with some residences as it continues into Mount Pleasant Township
. Farther east, PA 116 enters Bonneauville
and passes homes along with a few businesses. The route heads back into Mount Pleasant Township and passes through more farmland with occasional development, running through Square Corner. The road runs through a portion of Union Township
and briefly becomes the border between Mount Pleasant Township to the north and Union Township to the south before crossing the South Branch Conewago Creek
into Conewago Township
. PA 116 runs through Brushtown and heads through a mix of farmland and residential development prior to curving northeast into McSherrystown
. Here, the road becomes Main Street and is lined with several homes. PA 116 turns southeast on South Oxford Avenue, becoming the border between McSherrystown to the west and Conewago Township to the east. The route curves east fully into Conewago Township and becomes 3rd Street, passing several residences in the community of Midway
.
, York County
and continues through residential areas. The route splits from 3rd Street by heading southeast on High Street, passing homes and businesses. The road crosses a York Railway line before reaching an intersection with PA 194
. At this point, PA 116 forms a concurrency with PA 194 by turning northeast onto a one-way pair
that follows two-way Frederick Street eastbound and one-way Chestnut Street westbound. In the commercial center, the one-way pair crosses PA 94
, with northbound PA 194/PA 116 becoming Broadway at this point. A short distance later, PA 116 splits from PA 194 by turning east onto two-way York Street and passes more homes, crossing into Penn Township
. The route comes to an intersection with PA 216
and turns northeast into a mix of farmland and industry. The road crosses a CSX railroad line in York Road, at which point it enters Heidelberg Township
and becomes Hanover Road. PA 116 runs through agricultural areas with some development and woods, passing through Ambau
. The route crosses the West Branch Codorus Creek
into North Codorus Township
and becomes York Road, passing through more rural areas with residential development, crossing another York Railway line.
The road intersects the northern terminus of PA 516
and turns north, crossing the West Branch Codorus Creek into Spring Grove
. Here, PA 116 becomes Main Street and runs through an industrial area, crossing a York Railway line. Farther north, the route heads into residential and commercial areas, crossing another York Railway line. After a roundabout
, the road forms the border between Spring Grove to the west and Jackson Township
to the east, passing more development. PA 116 fully enters Jackson Township and crosses the York Railway again, continuing northeast through agricultural areas with a few housing devleopments as it passes through Nashville. The route continues into West Manchester Township and reaches its terminus at an intersection with US 30.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The route begins at Pennsylvania Route 16
Pennsylvania Route 16
Pennsylvania Route 16 is a long east–west state route located in southern Pennsylvania, United States. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 522 in McConnellsburg. The eastern terminus is at the Mason-Dixon Line in Liberty Township, where PA 16 continues into Maryland as...
in Carroll Valley
Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
Carroll Valley is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,876 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Carroll Valley is located at ....
1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the Pennsylvania-Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
state line. It passes through the historic Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
in Adams County
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
, intersecting U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
in the town center, before terminating at US 30 in West Manchester Township, west of York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
in York County
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
. Major junctions of this road include U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15
U.S. Route 15 is a -long United States highway, designated along South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York. The route is signed north–south, from U.S. Route 17 Alternate in Walterboro, South Carolina to Interstate 86 and NY 17 in Painted Post, New York.US...
in Straban Township
Straban Township, Pennsylvania
Straban Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,539 at the 2000 census.-Founding:Straban Township was created in 1746 when this area was still part of Lancaster County. Named for Strabane, a town in Northern Ireland, this spelling was in use as late...
east of Gettysburg and Pennsylvania Route 94
Pennsylvania Route 94
Pennsylvania Route 94 is a 29 mile long north–south state highway located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line, where PA 94 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 30...
in Hanover
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, southwest of York and north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.The town is situated in a productive agricultural region. The population was 15,289 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by a 717 area code and the Zip Codes of 17331-34...
.
Adams County
PA 116 begins at an intersection with PA 16Pennsylvania Route 16
Pennsylvania Route 16 is a long east–west state route located in southern Pennsylvania, United States. The western terminus of the route is at U.S. Route 522 in McConnellsburg. The eastern terminus is at the Mason-Dixon Line in Liberty Township, where PA 16 continues into Maryland as...
in Carroll Valley
Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania
Carroll Valley is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,876 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Carroll Valley is located at ....
, Adams County
Adams County, Pennsylvania
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 101,407. It was created on January 22, 1800, from part of York County and named in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams...
, heading north on two-lane undivided Fairfield Road. The road heads through forested areas with some housing developments to the west of the road. The route runs through a mix of fields and residential subdivisions before heading into Hamiltonban Township
Hamiltonban Township, Pennsylvania
Hamiltonban Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,216 at the 2000 census.The township is named after Hamiltonsbawn in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.-Geography:...
and turning northeast through rural areas with some commercial development. PA 116 continues into Fairfield
Fairfield, Pennsylvania
Fairfield is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 486 at the 2000 census.-History:During the Gettysburg Campaign in the American Civil War, the Battle of Fairfield played an important role in securing the Fairfield pass and the Hagerstown Road, enabling Robert E...
and passes homes along Main Street. The route heads back into Hamiltonban Township and becomes Fairfield Road again, continuing through agricultural areas with some woods and homes. The road enters Highland Township
Highland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Created in 1863 from parts of Hamiltonban, Cumberland, and Franklin Townships, Highland Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States...
and passes through more rural areas, curving more to the east. PA 116 crosses the Marsh Creek
Marsh Creek (Monocacy River)
Marsh Creek is a tributary of the Monocacy River in south-central Pennsylvania and north-central Maryland in the United States. Marsh Creek and Rock Creek join below Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Battlefield to form the Monocacy River...
into Cumberland Township
Cumberland Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Cumberland Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,718 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
, running through more farmland before rural residential and business development. The road runs near portions of Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
The Gettysburg National Military Park is an administrative unit of the National Park Service's northeast region and a subunit of federal properties of Adams County, Pennsylvania, with the same name, including the Gettysburg National Cemetery...
prior to entering Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is a borough that is the county seat, part of the Gettysburg Battlefield, and the eponym for the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg. The town hosts visitors to the Gettysburg National Military Park and has 3 institutions of higher learning: Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg College, and...
and becoming West Middle Street. The route heads into residential areas and turns east, reaching the commercial downtown. Upon reaching the intersection with US 15 Business, PA 116 turns north to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with that route for a block on Baltimore Street. At Lincoln Square, PA 116 turns east to join US 30
U.S. Route 30 in Pennsylvania
In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, U.S. Route 30 runs east–west across the southern part of the state, passing through Pittsburgh and Philadelphia on its way from the West Virginia state line east to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge over the Delaware River into New Jersey...
on York Street, passing more downtown businesses. US 30 splits to the northeast and PA 116 heads east on Hanover Street, heading into residential areas.
The route crosses the Rock Creek into Straban Township
Straban Township, Pennsylvania
Straban Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,539 at the 2000 census.-Founding:Straban Township was created in 1746 when this area was still part of Lancaster County. Named for Strabane, a town in Northern Ireland, this spelling was in use as late...
and becomes Hanover Road, running near a portion of Gettysburg National Military Park as it heads into areas of woods and farms with a few homes. The road comes to an interchange with the US 15
U.S. Route 15 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 15 is a north-south U.S. Highway in Pennsylvania.-Route description:US 15 enters Pennsylvania south of Gettysburg, Adams County. The route heads to the north toward Harrisburg. It joins with U.S. 11 going along the west shore of the Susquehanna River until they split across the river...
freeway and continues through more agricultural areas with some residences as it continues into Mount Pleasant Township
Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Mount Pleasant Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 4,420.-Geography:...
. Farther east, PA 116 enters Bonneauville
Bonneauville, Pennsylvania
Bonneauville is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,800 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bonneauville is located at ....
and passes homes along with a few businesses. The route heads back into Mount Pleasant Township and passes through more farmland with occasional development, running through Square Corner. The road runs through a portion of Union Township
Union Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Union Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,989 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 17.5 square miles , of which, 17.5 square miles of it is land and...
and briefly becomes the border between Mount Pleasant Township to the north and Union Township to the south before crossing the South Branch Conewago Creek
Conewago Creek (west)
Conewago Creek is an tributary of the Susquehanna River in Adams and York counties in Pennsylvania in the United States, with its watershed also draining a small portion of Carroll County, Maryland. The source is at an elevation of , east of Caledonia State Park, in Franklin Township in Adams County...
into Conewago Township
Conewago Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Conewago Township is a township in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,709 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
. PA 116 runs through Brushtown and heads through a mix of farmland and residential development prior to curving northeast into McSherrystown
McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
McSherrystown is a borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,038 as of the 2010 census.The headquarters of the popular Teddy Bear manufacturer Boyds Bears as well as the oldest operating family-run cigar manufacturer in the U.S. , F.X...
. Here, the road becomes Main Street and is lined with several homes. PA 116 turns southeast on South Oxford Avenue, becoming the border between McSherrystown to the west and Conewago Township to the east. The route curves east fully into Conewago Township and becomes 3rd Street, passing several residences in the community of Midway
Midway, Adams County, Pennsylvania
Midway is an unincorporated census-designated place in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,125 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Midway is located at ....
.
York County
PA 116 crosses into HanoverHanover, Pennsylvania
Hanover is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, southwest of York and north-northwest of Baltimore, Maryland.The town is situated in a productive agricultural region. The population was 15,289 at the 2010 census. The borough is served by a 717 area code and the Zip Codes of 17331-34...
, York County
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
and continues through residential areas. The route splits from 3rd Street by heading southeast on High Street, passing homes and businesses. The road crosses a York Railway line before reaching an intersection with PA 194
Pennsylvania Route 194
Pennsylvania Route 194 is a long north–south state highway located in south-central Pennsylvania. The southern end is at the Maryland State Line and the northern terminus is at the intersection with PA 74 in the town of Dillsburg.-Route description:PA 194 begins at the Maryland border in...
. At this point, PA 116 forms a concurrency with PA 194 by turning northeast onto a one-way pair
One-way pair
A one-way pair, one-way couple, or just couplet is a pair of parallel, usually one-way streets that carry opposite directions of a signed route or major traffic flow, or sometimes opposite directions of a bus or streetcar route....
that follows two-way Frederick Street eastbound and one-way Chestnut Street westbound. In the commercial center, the one-way pair crosses PA 94
Pennsylvania Route 94
Pennsylvania Route 94 is a 29 mile long north–south state highway located in southern Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at the Mason-Dixon Line, where PA 94 continues into Maryland as Maryland Route 30...
, with northbound PA 194/PA 116 becoming Broadway at this point. A short distance later, PA 116 splits from PA 194 by turning east onto two-way York Street and passes more homes, crossing into Penn Township
Penn Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Penn Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 15,612 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.16%, is water...
. The route comes to an intersection with PA 216
Pennsylvania Route 216
Pennsylvania Route 216 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 116 in Hanover. The eastern terminus is at PA 24 in Winterstown.-Route description:...
and turns northeast into a mix of farmland and industry. The road crosses a CSX railroad line in York Road, at which point it enters Heidelberg Township
Heidelberg Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Heidelberg Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,078 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 3.41%, is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
and becomes Hanover Road. PA 116 runs through agricultural areas with some development and woods, passing through Ambau
Ambau, Pennsylvania
Ambau is an unincorporated community in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. Ambau is situated in North Codorus Township near the village of Menges Mills.-References:...
. The route crosses the West Branch Codorus Creek
Codorus Creek
Codorus Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in York County, Pennsylvania in the United States.-Course:Codorus Creek rises on Beecher Hill in Manheim Township, just north of the Pennsylvania-Maryland line and the town of Lineboro, Maryland...
into North Codorus Township
North Codorus Township, Pennsylvania
North Codorus Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,905 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.22%, is water...
and becomes York Road, passing through more rural areas with residential development, crossing another York Railway line.
The road intersects the northern terminus of PA 516
Pennsylvania Route 516
Pennsylvania Route 516 is an long state highway located in York county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is the Maryland state line in Manheim Township. The northern terminus is at PA 116 in Spring Grove.-Route description:...
and turns north, crossing the West Branch Codorus Creek into Spring Grove
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
Spring Grove is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,167 at the 2010 census.-History:The site of Spring Grove was laid out in 1747 on the banks of Codorus Creek, midway between York and Hanover, by a surveyor for the Penns. Its growth since that time falls...
. Here, PA 116 becomes Main Street and runs through an industrial area, crossing a York Railway line. Farther north, the route heads into residential and commercial areas, crossing another York Railway line. After a roundabout
Roundabout
A roundabout is the name for a road junction in which traffic moves in one direction around a central island. The word dates from the early 20th century. Roundabouts are common in many countries around the world...
, the road forms the border between Spring Grove to the west and Jackson Township
Jackson Township, York County, Pennsylvania
Jackson Township is a township in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,494 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1853 from parts of Paradise Township.-Geography:...
to the east, passing more development. PA 116 fully enters Jackson Township and crosses the York Railway again, continuing northeast through agricultural areas with a few housing devleopments as it passes through Nashville. The route continues into West Manchester Township and reaches its terminus at an intersection with US 30.