US Bridges

T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.N. of Pa 641 · Structure no. 000000000013685

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 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 8,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesT-512; Claremt Dr.
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location0.5 Mi.N. of Pa 641
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20613, -77.15642
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,434 (2024)
Projected traffic7,423 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$707,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081 built?

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

What condition is T-512; Claremt Dr. 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 T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 8,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T-512; Claremt Dr. over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.