US Bridges

US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.N. L.R. 21051 · Structure no. 000000000013594

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,823
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 8,823 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,826 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11 Nb; SR 0011
CrossesI 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist
Location.5 Mi.N. L.R. 21051
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31631, -76.92059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,823 (2024)
Projected traffic11,826 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$408,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist 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 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist carry?

About 8,823 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 Nb; SR 0011 over I 81; SR 0081 Coll/Dist?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.