US Bridges

997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. S. Pleasant Hall · Structure no. 000000000017468

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,203
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,387 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries997;CUMBERLAND HWY
CrossesLehman Run
Location0.5 Mi. S. Pleasant Hall
RouteState Highway 997
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04832, -77.65683
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,203 (2023)
Projected traffic6,387 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run carry?

About 4,203 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 997;CUMBERLAND HWY over Lehman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.