US Bridges

T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. N. of Grantville · Structure no. 000000000014256

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 57 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,077 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT606;FIRE House RD
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Grantville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38478, -76.65005
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic2,077 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is T606;FIRE House RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T606;FIRE House RD over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.