US Bridges

I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Frackville Interchange · Structure no. 000000000030583

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,894
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 11,894 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,473 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 NB (lr 1005)
CrossesPA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F
LocationFrackville Interchange
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77299, -76.22436
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,894 (2024)
Projected traffic15,473 by 2032
Trucks32%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F 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 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F carry?

About 11,894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 NB (lr 1005) over PA61 (LR161) Ramps B & F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.