US Bridges

SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Hopewell Twp. · Structure no. 000000000054649

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0997
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationHopewell Twp.
RouteState Highway 997
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17411, -77.54516
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2024)
Projected traffic732 by 2038
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0997 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.