US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St.

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi.N. of Pa 34 · Structure no. 000000000013679

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St. in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, 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 30,744 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,979 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Sb; SR 0081
CrossesT-516; Spring Garden St.
Location0.3 Mi.N. of Pa 34
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18867, -77.18432
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 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
CrossesHighway
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$241,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St. built?

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

What condition is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St. carry?

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

How long is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over T-516; Spring Garden St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.