US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.S. of SR 2002 · Structure no. 000000000013688

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6 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 30,422 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,450 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Sb; SR 0081
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.25 Mi.S. of SR 2002
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21295, -77.15445
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,422 (2024)
Projected traffic39,450 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 30,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.