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I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · I-81 over Pa 34 Exit 14 · Structure no. 000000000013671

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,063
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 32,063 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,766 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb; SR 0081
CrossesHanover St; Pa 34
LocationI-81 over Pa 34 Exit 14
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18777, -77.19116
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,063 (2024)
Projected traffic39,766 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$393,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34 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 I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34 carry?

About 32,063 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Hanover St; Pa 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.