US Bridges

T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S. of Exit 37 · Structure no. 000000000013647

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesT-346; Smith RD
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1.5 Mi.S. of Exit 37
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11602, -77.37091
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic494 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$400,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081 built?

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

What condition is T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-346; Smith RD over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.