US Bridges

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI SW of Lickdale · Structure no. 000000000022650

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 12,358 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,019 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb; SR 0081
CrossesBordnersville Rd. T-446
Location.5 MI SW of Lickdale
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43404, -76.51823
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,358 (2024)
Projected traffic16,019 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$79,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446 carry?

About 12,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb; SR 0081 over Bordnersville Rd. T-446?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.