US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave.

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S.E. Linglestown · Structure no. 000000000014239

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,774
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave. is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave. in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,774 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,197 by 2032. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb; SR 0081
CrossesT-561 Blue Ridge Ave.
Location1 Mi. S.E. Linglestown
RouteInterstate 81
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3331, -76.75737
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,774 (2024)
Projected traffic39,197 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave. built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2020.

How much traffic does I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave. carry?

About 29,774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over T-561 Blue Ridge Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.