US Bridges

SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 North of Progress · Structure no. 000000000014545

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
321 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 5 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 11,311 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,216 by 2044. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3033
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1.5 North of Progress
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31873, -76.82367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,311 (2024)
Projected traffic12,216 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 3033 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 SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 11,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3033 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.