US Bridges

Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Airport & Prison Exit 35 · Structure no. 000000000030725

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,731
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 5,731 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,782 by 2032. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 901 (lr 53056)
CrossesI-81 (lr 1005)
LocationAirport & Prison Exit 35
RouteState Highway 901
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71666, -76.34595
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,731 (2024)
Projected traffic7,782 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$442,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005) built?

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

What condition is Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005) carry?

About 5,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005)?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 901 (lr 53056) over I-81 (lr 1005)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.