US Bridges

West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi. NW US 11 & Pa 696 · Structure no. 000000000014127

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Burd Street
CrossesMiddle Spring Creek
Location.2 Mi. NW US 11 & Pa 696
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05111, -77.52418
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Burd Street over Middle Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.