US Bridges

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

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3.5 MI N Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000013644

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,085 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 Sb; SR 0081
CrossesSR 3005 Firehouse Rd.
Location3.5 MI N Shippensburg
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08831, -77.4174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic27,085 by 2035
Trucks34%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sb; 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 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 3005 Firehouse Rd. 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 November 2023.

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

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.