US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Ml. S.Of Greencastle · Structure no. 000000000017362

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 years old, older 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 19,088 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,576 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 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 2002 Leitersburg RD
Location0.5 Ml. S.Of Greencastle
RouteInterstate 81
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77647, -77.71714
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,088 (2023)
Projected traffic29,576 by 2035
Trucks39%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$504,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD carry?

About 19,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.