US Bridges

SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access

Poor

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Hempt Bros. Underpass · Structure no. 000000000040835

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,967
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access is a steel culvert carrying SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,967 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2031
CrossesHempt Quarry Access
LocationHempt Bros. Underpass
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2209, -76.9107
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,967 (2024)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access carry?

About 6,967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 2031 over Hempt Quarry Access?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).