US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.S. of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000013662

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek 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 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 20,917 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,129 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb; SR 0081
CrossesAlexanders Spring Creek
Location3 Mi.S. of Carlisle
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17551, -77.25578
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,917 (2024)
Projected traffic28,129 by 2032
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek 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 I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek carry?

About 20,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Alexanders Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.