US Bridges

Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581

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Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Ramp a SR0581 · Structure no. 000000000040057

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6,267 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,652 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp a
CrossesPa 581 SR0581
LocationRamp a SR0581
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.24457, -76.98198
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,267 (2024)
Projected traffic9,652 by 2032
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581 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 Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581 carry?

About 6,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Pa 581 SR0581?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.