US Bridges

T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. W. of Manada · Structure no. 000000000014244

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 58 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,192 by 2032. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT-526 SR 2033
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1 Mi. W. of Manada
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35012, -76.73029
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2024)
Projected traffic1,192 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$285,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is T-526 SR 2033 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-526 SR 2033 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.