US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Shellsville · Structure no. 000000000014246

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,742
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 28,742 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,197 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 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
CrossesSR 2017
LocationShellsville
RouteInterstate 81
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36184, -76.70744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,742 (2024)
Projected traffic39,197 by 2032
Trucks37%
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 SR 2017 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017 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 I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017 carry?

About 28,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2017?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.