US Bridges

Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E. of Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000013727

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 4,497 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,724 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 174; SR 0174
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1.5 Mi.E. of Shippensburg
RouteState Highway 174
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06044, -77.47938
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,497 (2024)
Projected traffic6,724 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$485,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pa 174; SR 0174 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 4,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 174; SR 0174 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.