US Bridges

SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 581/11 @ Carlisle Pk · Structure no. 000000000013756

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike 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 33,773 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,475 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0581
CrossesSR 1010 Carlisle Pike
Location581/11 @ Carlisle Pk
RouteState Highway 581
Coordinates40.23768, -76.97675
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,773 (2024)
Projected traffic36,475 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike built?

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

What condition is SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike 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 SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike carry?

About 33,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0581 over SR 1010 Carlisle Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.