US Bridges

US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000013557

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,499
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 11,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,430 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11; W.King St.
CrossesMiddle Spring Creek
LocationShippensburg
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04957, -77.52317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,499 (2023)
Projected traffic19,430 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek carry?

About 11,499 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 11; W.King St. over Middle Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.