I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Exit 124 (36) · Structure no. 000000000030590
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 515 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,894
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 515 ft (157 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek carry?
About 11,894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek?
The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Access Road & Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.