US Bridges

SR 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.North of Delano · Structure no. 000000000030761

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005) 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2032. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1016(LR 53045)
CrossesI-81 (LR1005)
Location2 Mi.North of Delano
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.86428, -76.03945
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2024)
Projected traffic154 by 2032
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005) built?

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

What condition is SR 1016(LR 53045) 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 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005) carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005)?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1016(LR 53045) over I-81 (LR1005)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.