US Bridges

I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 138 (39) Mcadoo Exit · Structure no. 000000000030610

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR 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 16,052 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,148 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-81SB (lr 1005)
CrossesSR 8017 Reading/No. RR
LocationExit 138 (39) Mcadoo Exit
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88133, -76.01823
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,052 (2024)
Projected traffic15,148 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$284,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR 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 8017 Reading/No. RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR carry?

About 16,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-81SB (lr 1005) over SR 8017 Reading/No. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.