Route 11 (Ritner Highway) over Burd Run Bridge Superstructure Replacement

County: Cumberland
Municipality: Shippensburg
State Route: SR 0011
Local Name: Ritner Highway over Burd Run
Project Type: Bridge Superstructure Replacement
Proposed Construction Start: Spring 2027
Proposed Construction End: Fall 2027
Last Updated: January 2025

The Route 11, Section 128 bridge superstructure replacement project is located along Route 11 (Ritner Highway) over Burd Run in Shippensburg Township, Cumberland County. The purpose of this project is to replace the existing, deteriorating superstructure, and provide continued safe and efficient access on Route 11 over Burd Run.

The existing structure was built in 1940 and is a one span concrete T-beam bridge supported on full-height concrete abutments at a 45-degree skew. The bridge length is approximately 48’-0”, measured center-center of bearings.

The project will feature a proposed superstructure with prestressed spread box beams, a composite 8” thick reinforced concrete deck, and PA Type 10M bridge barrier supported by the existing full-height concrete abutments. Substructure work includes repairs to the existing concrete abutments, reconstructed beam seats and tops of wingwalls. Additional work includes placing rock scour protection at the abutments, reconstructing the pavement along the roadway tie-ins, and installing MASH-compliant guide rail. The pavement beyond the full-depth reconstruction limits will be milled and overlaid. The proposed bridge width will match the existing width, which features two (2) 12’-0” lanes and 11’-0” shoulders.

This section of Ritner Highway has an average daily traffic volume of 6,381 vehicles per day.

The bridge will be closed to all traffic during construction. The proposed 1.2-mile detour will utilize SR 174 (Walnut Bottom Road) and Conestoga Drive. Please refer to the project’s Detour Plan graphic. Access to all driveways within the project limits will be maintained during construction. Overhead utilities are present at the site and it was decided that the utilities running along the downstream side of the project can be deenergized during beam erection.

The project is currently in design, and construction work is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027 and last until the Fall of 2027.

The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and solicit public input, questions, or concerns regarding the project.

Environmental Considerations

The bridge is located in an urban area of Shippensburg Township, with land use largely consisting of parking lots, residential parcels and wooded area. Pedestrian or bicycle facilities do not exist through this section of Route 11.

In-stream work will be limited and include the placement of scour protection and the completion of substructure repairs.

There are no wetlands present at the project site.

Utilities

Overhead electric and data/communication lines and poles are present at the site. Utilities along the downstream side of the structure will be deenergized during beam erection.

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic

The 1.2-mile detour will utilize SR 174 (Walnut Bottom Road) and Conestoga Drive. Please refer to the project’s Detour Plan graphic. Access to all driveways within the project limits will be maintained during construction.

Construction Schedule and Cost

Construction work is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027 and last until the Fall of 2027. The estimated construction cost is $1,600,000.