US Bridges

SR 4017 Har Sch RD over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi.W. of Exit 85 · Structure no. 000000000022808

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4017 Har Sch RD over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4017 Har Sch 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 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 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4017 Har Sch RD
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location1.25 Mi.W. of Exit 85
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40678, -76.60022
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2024)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$322,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4017 Har Sch 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 SR 4017 Har Sch 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 SR 4017 Har Sch RD over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 4017 Har Sch RD over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4017 Har Sch RD over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.