US Bridges

US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Capital City Mall · Structure no. 000000000045869

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,443
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 61,443 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,515 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUS15
CrossesLower Allen DR/T618
LocationCapital City Mall
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates40.22204, -76.93661
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,443 (2024)
Projected traffic72,515 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618 carry?

About 61,443 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US15 over Lower Allen DR/T618?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.