US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa Turnpike

Poor

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · I-81S.B. over Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000013693

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa Turnpike 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,422 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,450 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 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
CrossesPa Turnpike
LocationI-81S.B. over Turnpike
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22821, -77.1348
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 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
CrossesHighway
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 Pa Turnpike 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 Pa Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa Turnpike carry?

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

How long is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.