US Bridges

PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081

Good

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · 0.25MILE S. of Scotland · Structure no. 000000000045483

Built
2009
16 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8,469 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,842 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPA997; SR 997
CrossesI-81; SR0081
Location0.25MILE S. of Scotland
RouteState Highway 997
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96337, -77.57786
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,469 (2023)
Projected traffic10,842 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081 carry?

About 8,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns PA997; SR 997 over I-81; SR0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.