US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · I-81 NB over US 11 · Structure no. 000000000013695

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,606
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 33,606 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,966 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb; SR 0081
CrossesUS 11; SR 0011
LocationI-81 NB over US 11
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23445, -77.12763
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,606 (2024)
Projected traffic44,966 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011 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 US 11; SR 0011 carry?

About 33,606 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over US 11; SR 0011?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.