US Bridges

US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI W. of Carlisle · Structure no. 000000000054509

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,532 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 11; Ritner Hwy.
CrossesAlexander Spring Creek
Location4 MI W. of Carlisle
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18307, -77.25914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck42 ft (12.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,514 (2023)
Projected traffic10,532 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek carry?

About 6,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 11; Ritner Hwy. over Alexander Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.