US Bridges

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

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Inter of I81 & US22 · Structure no. 000000000014766

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8003; Ramp a over I-81; SR 0081 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8003; Ramp a over I-81; SR 0081 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,825 by 2045. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8003; Ramp a
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
LocationInter of I81 & US22
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30313, -76.87999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 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 span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2024)
Projected traffic3,825 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 a over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 8003; Ramp a 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 November 2022.

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

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.