US Bridges

Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 3MI E of Linglestown · Structure no. 000000000014206

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,162
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 58 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 9,162 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,258 by 2032. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 39; SR 0039
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location3MI E of Linglestown
RouteState Highway 39
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35265, -76.72112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,162 (2023)
Projected traffic14,258 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$916,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 9,162 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 39; SR 0039 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.