US Bridges

581 over Tenth Street

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lemoyne · Structure no. 000000000013765

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

581 over Tenth Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 581 over Tenth Street in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 88,329 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries581
CrossesTenth Street
LocationLemoyne
RouteState Highway 581
Coordinates40.23696, -76.89751
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,170 (2024)
Projected traffic88,329 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 581 over Tenth Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 581 over Tenth Street 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 581 over Tenth Street carry?

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

How long is 581 over Tenth Street?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns 581 over Tenth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.