I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar
FairLebanon County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.E. of Exit #80 · Structure no. 000000000022643
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,367
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 27,367 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,697 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar 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 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar carry?
About 27,367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Sb;sr 0081 over Bullfrog Rd& Trib.Swatar?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.