US Bridges

Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 Miles North of US11 · Structure no. 000000000013752

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
674 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek 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 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 26,278 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,477 by 2032. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPa 581 E.B.
CrossesConodoguinet Creek
Location1.1 Miles North of US11
RouteState Highway 581
Coordinates40.25231, -76.98781
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,278 (2024)
Projected traffic31,477 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek 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 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek carry?

About 26,278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 581 E.B. over Conodoguinet Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.