US Bridges

West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · W.Ridge St.(carlisle) · Structure no. 000000000013670

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,471
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 2,471 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ridge Street
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
LocationW.Ridge St.(carlisle)
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18763, -77.19797
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,471 (2024)
Projected traffic1,713 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$714,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is West Ridge Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 2,471 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West Ridge Street over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.