US Bridges

I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Harrisburg (wade Br) · Structure no. 000000000014214

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
5,188 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
58,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 58,995 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,950 by 2040. The structure is 5,188 ft (1,581.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81; SR 0081
CrossesSR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr
LocationHarrisburg (wade Br)
RouteInterstate 81
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31617, -76.91785
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,188 ft (1,581.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,995 (2024)
Projected traffic83,950 by 2040
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$30.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr carry?

About 58,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr?

The structure is 5,188 ft (1,581.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns I-81; SR 0081 over SR 3009;SUSQ Riv; Nsrcrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.