US Bridges

I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 134 (38) Delano Exit · Structure no. 000000000030602

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 12,608 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,148 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81SB (lr 1005)
CrossesSR 1017 (lr 53044)
LocationExit 134 (38) Delano Exit
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83561, -76.06306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,608 (2024)
Projected traffic15,148 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044) carry?

About 12,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 1017 (lr 53044)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.