US Bridges

Barry Drive over Letort Spring Run

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 535 SW of Structure 238 · Structure no. DAPTRACAL000003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Barry Drive over Letort Spring Run is a concrete slab carrying Barry 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarry Drive
CrossesLetort Spring Run
Location535 SW of Structure 238
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21177, -77.17578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Barry Drive over Letort Spring Run built?

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

What condition is Barry 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 Barry Drive over Letort Spring Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barry Drive over Letort Spring Run?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Barry Drive over Letort Spring Run?

It is owned by the Army.