US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · .2 Mi.W. of L.R. 1067 · Structure no. 000000000013706

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,342
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 36,342 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,151 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Sb; SR 0081
CrossesSR 1011
Location.2 Mi.W. of L.R. 1067
RouteInterstate 81
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27479, -77.00769
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,342 (2024)
Projected traffic49,151 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$960,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011 carry?

About 36,342 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 1011?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.