US Bridges

T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 2 Ml. S.Of Chambersburg · Structure no. 000000000017377

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,466
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesT-491; Kriner RD
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location2 Ml. S.Of Chambersburg
RouteState Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90125, -77.66177
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,466 (2024)
Projected traffic6,045 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is T-491; Kriner RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 6,466 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-491; Kriner RD over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.