US Bridges

I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi. N. of Pa 34 · Structure no. 000000000013678

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 30,744 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,979 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81; SR 0081
CrossesLetort Spring & Trail
Location.2 Mi. N. of Pa 34
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18842, -77.18614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,744 (2024)
Projected traffic39,979 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail 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; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail carry?

About 30,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-81; SR 0081 over Letort Spring & Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.