US Bridges

I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Exit 131(37) · Structure no. 000000000030592

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,894
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 Nb(lr 1005)
CrossesSR 1006 (lr 53037)
Location1 Mi.S.Of Exit 131(37)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79937, -76.1189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,894 (2024)
Projected traffic15,473 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037) carry?

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

How long is I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.