I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. S. Exit 100 (31) · Structure no. 000000000030551
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 235 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,531
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 11,531 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,335 by 2032. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek carry?
About 11,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Swatara Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.