US Bridges

US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Wormleysburg Boro · Structure no. 000000000013587

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna is a concrete culvert carrying US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5,810 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,928 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11&15
CrossesTrib. to Susquehanna
LocationWormleysburg Boro
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25524, -76.9027
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,810 (2024)
Projected traffic8,928 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna carry?

About 5,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 11&15 over Trib. to Susquehanna?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.