US Bridges

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

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S. of Exit 131 (37) · Structure no. 000000000030593

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 SB (lr 1005) over SR 1006 (lr 53037) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB (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 11,351 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,148 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 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)
CrossesSR 1006 (lr 53037)
Location1 Mi. S. of Exit 131 (37)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8, -76.11833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$273,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 SB (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 SB (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 January 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.