US Bridges

944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Mt.Zion · Structure no. 000000000013810

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,886
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 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 11,886 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,950 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries944 Wertzville RD
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
LocationMt.Zion
RouteState Highway 944
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2891, -76.98233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,886 (2023)
Projected traffic17,950 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is 944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 11,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 944 Wertzville RD over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.