US Bridges

Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Main Entrance · Structure no. DAPTRACAL000001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshburn Drive
CrossesLetort Spring Run
LocationMain Entrance
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21096, -77.17797
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2046
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ashburn Drive over Letort Spring Run?

It is owned by the Army.