US Bridges

T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mile SE of Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000070444

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run is a steel culvert carrying T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT315 Whitehouse RD
CrossesBurd Run
Location3 Mile SE of Shippensburg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03608, -77.46672
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run built?

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

What condition is T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T315 Whitehouse RD over Burd Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.