US Bridges

SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mi.N.E. of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000013864

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 1,806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,670 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2002; Twp RD
CrossesI-81;SR 0081
Location1.4 Mi.N.E. of Carlisle
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21735, -77.15286
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,806 (2024)
Projected traffic3,670 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$189,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 2002; Twp 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 SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081 carry?

About 1,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2002; Twp RD over I-81;SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.