US Bridges

I-81 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. of Exit 124 (36) · Structure no. 000000000030591

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD 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 11,351 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,148 by 2032. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Sb(lr 1005)
CrossesMill Creek/Access RD
Location2 Mi. N. of Exit 124 (36)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.77945, -76.18236
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,351 (2024)
Projected traffic15,148 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mill Creek/Access RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-81 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD 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 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD carry?

About 11,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Sb(lr 1005) over Mill Creek/Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.