I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Frackville Interchange · Structure no. 000000000031028
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,675
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 58 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard 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 I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard carry?
About 1,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 Ramp over Altamont Boulevard?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.