US Bridges

1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 MI N of Twp RD 874 · Structure no. 000000000013838

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries1007 Locust Point
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location0.8 MI N of Twp RD 874
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2447, -77.08745
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2023)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2032
Trucks3%
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$442,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1007 Locust Point 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 1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 1007 Locust Point over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.