US Bridges

US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.S. of Greencastle · Structure no. 000000000017279

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,245
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 12,245 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,634 by 2035. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11; Molly Pitch
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1.5 Mi.S. of Greencastle
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.75598, -77.72695
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,245 (2024)
Projected traffic17,634 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 12,245 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 11; Molly Pitch over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.