I-81 NB over Rausch Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 0.25 Mi.N.Of Exit 104(32) · Structure no. 000000000030562
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,094
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB over Rausch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-81 NB over Rausch Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 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 13,094 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,335 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB over Rausch Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81 NB over Rausch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 NB over Rausch Creek carry?
About 13,094 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB over Rausch Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns I-81 NB over Rausch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.