US Bridges

581 over Locust Lane

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.S. of I-81 · Structure no. 000000000013749

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,415
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

581 over Locust Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 581 over Locust Lane in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,415 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,303 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries581
CrossesLocust Lane
Location.2MI.S. of I-81
RouteState Highway 581
Coordinates40.26861, -77.00025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,415 (2024)
Projected traffic31,303 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 581 over Locust Lane built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 581 over Locust Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 581 over Locust Lane carry?

About 25,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 581 over Locust Lane?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 581 over Locust Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.