US Bridges

T-505 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Paxtonia · Structure no. 000000000014236

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-505 over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-505 over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,449 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesT-505
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
LocationPaxtonia
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32792, -76.78228
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2024)
Projected traffic5,449 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$297,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-505 over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is T-505 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T-505 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-505 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns T-505 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.