US Bridges

581 WB Ramp C over 81

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi.E. of Lr 21051 · Structure no. 000000000014139

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

581 WB Ramp C over 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 581 WB Ramp C over 81 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,544 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,276 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries581 WB Ramp C
Crosses81
Location0.2 Mi.E. of Lr 21051
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27453, -77.00111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,544 (2024)
Projected traffic17,276 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$129,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 581 WB Ramp C over 81 built?

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

What condition is 581 WB Ramp C over 81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 581 WB Ramp C over 81 carry?

About 15,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 581 WB Ramp C over 81?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 581 WB Ramp C over 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.