US Bridges

I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 131(37) N.B. · Structure no. 000000000030598

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c 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 12,116 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,473 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 53 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)
CrossesPa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c
LocationExit 131(37) N.B.
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81031, -76.10467
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,116 (2024)
Projected traffic15,473 by 2032
Trucks33%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c 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 Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c carry?

About 12,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 Nb(lr 1005) over Pa 54(LR290) Ramp B&c?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.