US Bridges

Butler Road over Letort Spring Run

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Marshall RD & Letort LN · Structure no. DAPTRACAL000004

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Butler Road over Letort Spring Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Butler Road over Letort Spring Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Road
CrossesLetort Spring Run
LocationMarshall RD & Letort LN
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21342, -77.17175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Butler Road over Letort Spring Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Road 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 Butler Road over Letort Spring Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butler Road over Letort Spring Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Road over Letort Spring Run?

It is owned by the Army.