US Bridges

Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 1 M S of Camphill · Structure no. 000000000070312

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring is a other culvert carrying Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard Road
CrossesEichelberger Spring
Location1 M S of Camphill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2275, -76.91972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Road over Eichelberger Spring?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.