US Bridges

Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 2.25 M S Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000017444

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 62 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 9,289 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,406 by 2032. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 696; Olde Scotl
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location2.25 M S Shippensburg
RouteState Highway 696
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0152, -77.53363
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,289 (2023)
Projected traffic11,406 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 696; Olde Scotl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 9,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 696; Olde Scotl over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.