US Bridges

Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Marion · Structure no. 000000000017446

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,913 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 914; Swamp Fox
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
LocationMarion
RouteState Highway 914
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85527, -77.68693
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,431 (2024)
Projected traffic3,913 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081 built?

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

What condition is Pa 914; Swamp Fox 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 914; Swamp Fox over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.