US Bridges

I-81; SR 0081 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S.E. Linglestown · Structure no. 000000000014238

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81; SR 0081 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-81; SR 0081 over Beaver 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 60,308 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,967 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-81; SR 0081
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1 MI S.E. Linglestown
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates40.33244, -76.75825
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,308 (2024)
Projected traffic78,967 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is I-81; SR 0081 over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-81; SR 0081 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 60,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m).

Who owns I-81; SR 0081 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.