US Bridges

SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.North of Delano · Structure no. 000000000030754

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1012 (lr 53041)
CrossesI-81 (LR1005)
Location1 Mi.North of Delano
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84599, -76.05659
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2024)
Projected traffic526 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005) carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005)?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1012 (lr 53041) over I-81 (LR1005)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.