US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Industrail Highway

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Over Ind. Highway · Structure no. 000000000014223

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Industrail Highway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Industrail Highway in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 30,166 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,199 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Sb; SR 0081
CrossesIndustrail Highway
LocationOver Ind. Highway
RouteInterstate 81
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30717, -76.8866
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,166 (2024)
Projected traffic36,199 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Industrail Highway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Industrail Highway 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 Sb; SR 0081 over Industrail Highway carry?

About 30,166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Industrail Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.