US Bridges

T-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E. of SR 0114 · Structure no. 000000000013704

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel continuous frame carrying T-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2032. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesT-596 Sample Br RD
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1 Mi.E. of SR 0114
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27208, -77.02475
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2024)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is T-596 Sample Br RD 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-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns T-596 Sample Br RD over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.