US Bridges

I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. N. of Exit 107 (33) · Structure no. 000000000030571

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,788
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 11,788 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,784 by 2032. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 SB (lr 1005)
CrossesPa 125 Good Spring
Location1 Mi. N. of Exit 107 (33)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62966, -76.44846
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,788 (2024)
Projected traffic15,784 by 2032
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring carry?

About 11,788 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 SB (lr 1005) over Pa 125 Good Spring?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.