US Bridges

Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.N.E. of Exit #85 · Structure no. 000000000022647

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiantown Gap Rd.
CrossesI-81 ; SR 0081
Location1 Mi.N.E. of Exit #85
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41393, -76.56777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2024)
Projected traffic456 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$940,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Indiantown Gap Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081 carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Indiantown Gap Rd. over I-81 ; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.