US Bridges

I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.S. of Pa 74 · Structure no. 000000000013681

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81
CrossesPetersburg Rd; SR 2001
Location0.25 Mi.S. of Pa 74
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19175, -77.16823
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,744 (2024)
Projected traffic39,979 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001 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 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001 carry?

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

How long is I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 over Petersburg Rd; SR 2001?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.