US Bridges

Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 over I-81; SR 0081

Fair

Lebanon County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi.N.E. of Exit 85 · Structure no. 000000000022821

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 over I-81; SR 0081 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,324 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBiddle Rd..Sr 4024
CrossesI-81; SR 0081
Location3 Mi.N.E. of Exit 85
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLebanon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42131, -76.54176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2024)
Projected traffic1,324 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$174,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 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 Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 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 Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 over I-81; SR 0081 carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 over I-81; SR 0081?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Biddle Rd..Sr 4024 over I-81; SR 0081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.