US Bridges

I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S.W. Linglestown · Structure no. 000000000014233

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 81,142 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,463 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81; SR 0081
CrossesTrib Paxton Creek
Location2.5 Mi.S.W. Linglestown
RouteInterstate 81
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32033, -76.82136
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,142 (2024)
Projected traffic93,463 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek 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 Trib Paxton Creek carry?

About 81,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns I-81; SR 0081 over Trib Paxton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.