US Bridges

US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek

Poor

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of Middlesex · Structure no. 000000000013564

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,247
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek is a concrete other carrying US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 117 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,247 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,609 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 11; SR 0011
CrossesLetort Spring Creek
Location1 MI East of Middlesex
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates40.23388, -77.13875
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,247 (2023)
Projected traffic29,609 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek carry?

About 22,247 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 11; SR 0011 over Letort Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.