US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Ml. S. of Greencastle · Structure no. 000000000017363

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road 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 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 19,180 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,096 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 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 Sb; SR 0081
CrossesSR 2002 Leitersburg Road
Location0.5 Ml. S. of Greencastle
RouteInterstate 81
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.77664, -77.71739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 length108 ft (32.9 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 traffic19,180 (2023)
Projected traffic32,096 by 2035
Trucks38%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road built?

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

What condition is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road carry?

About 19,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over SR 2002 Leitersburg Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.