US Bridges

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · E. of Greencastle · Structure no. 000000000017365

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 23,493 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,683 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 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
CrossesPa 16; SR 0016
LocationE. of Greencastle
RouteInterstate 81
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.7866, -77.71327
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,493 (2024)
Projected traffic32,683 by 2032
Trucks36%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016 carry?

About 23,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb; SR 0081 over Pa 16; SR 0016?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.