US Bridges

I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · North Harrisburg · Structure no. 000000000014218

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,324
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 53 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 67,324 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,000 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81; SR 0081
CrossesSR 8001 Ramp E
LocationNorth Harrisburg
RouteInterstate 81
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31106, -76.89766
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,324 (2024)
Projected traffic115,000 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$376,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E carry?

About 67,324 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I-81; SR 0081 over SR 8001 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.