US Bridges

I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 138 (39) · Structure no. 000000000030609

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,558
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 15,558 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,473 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 NB (lr 1005)
CrossesReading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u
LocationExit 138 (39)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88142, -76.01788
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,558 (2024)
Projected traffic15,473 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u carry?

About 15,558 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 NB (lr 1005) over Reading Rbmnrr Ramps M&u?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.