US Bridges

Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB)

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lemoyne Boro · Structure no. 000000000013716

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB) is a concrete frame carrying Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 86,170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,895 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 581
Crosses83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB)
LocationLemoyne Boro
RouteState Highway 581
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23847, -76.89503
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,170 (2024)
Projected traffic74,895 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$801,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB) carry?

About 86,170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB)?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 581 over 83SB 8113(RAMP to 581WB)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.