US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd.

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 Mi.N.Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000013643

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,077 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,608 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb; SR 0081
CrossesSR 3005 Firehouse Rd.
Location3.5 Mi.N.Shippensburg
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08812, -77.41723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,077 (2024)
Projected traffic27,608 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. carry?

About 23,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.