US Bridges

Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.E. of Exit 28 · Structure no. 000000000022639

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2032. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Rd; T318
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location0.5 Mi.E. of Exit 28
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38999, -76.63885
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Rd; T318 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Homestead Rd; T318 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.