US Bridges

Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000013786

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,917
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,917 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 696; Newburg RD
CrossesBurd Run
Location0.5 MI N Shippensburg
RouteState Highway 696
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07086, -77.53344
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,917 (2024)
Projected traffic4,876 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run carry?

About 3,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 696; Newburg RD over Burd Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.