US Bridges

I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi.E. of Exit 80 · Structure no. 000000000022640

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,361
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 54,361 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,630 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81; SR 0081
CrossesBranch Raccoon Creek
Location0.5 Mi.E. of Exit 80
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39168, -76.63453
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,361 (2024)
Projected traffic64,630 by 2032
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$554,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek carry?

About 54,361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I-81; SR 0081 over Branch Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.