US Bridges

Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · I-81 SB Ramp to US11 NB · Structure no. 000000000045015

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 53 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 6 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,023 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp C
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR Prop
LocationI-81 SB Ramp to US11 NB
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.3166, -76.91725
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2024)
Projected traffic3,023 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C over Norfolk Southern RR Prop?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.