US Bridges

I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Ravine · Structure no. 000000000030561

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 12,062 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,705 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 SB (lr 1005)
CrossesSR 3013 (lr 53029)
LocationRavine
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59261, -76.41276
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,062 (2024)
Projected traffic17,705 by 2032
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$241,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029) 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 SR 3013 (lr 53029) carry?

About 12,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029)?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 3013 (lr 53029)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.