US Bridges

SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter I81 & US22 · Structure no. 000000000014764

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,388
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6,388 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2045. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8003; Ramp B
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
LocationInter I81 & US22
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30294, -76.88126
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,388 (2024)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 6,388 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8003; Ramp B over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.