US Bridges

US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 107(33) I-81 · Structure no. 000000000030631

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 56 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 5 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 4,790 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,530 by 2032. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 199)
CrossesI-81 (l.R. 1005)
LocationExit 107(33) I-81
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62023, -76.43752
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,790 (2023)
Projected traffic2,530 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$869,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005) carry?

About 4,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005)?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 199) over I-81 (l.R. 1005)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.