I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140)
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 100 ( 31) · Structure no. 000000000030554
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,781
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140) 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 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 10,781 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,705 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140) built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140) carry?
About 10,781 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140)?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 443 (lr 140)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.