US Bridges

SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · I-81 Ramp M over Pa 309 · Structure no. 000000000031031

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5,272 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,829 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 8017 (ramp M)
CrossesPa 309
LocationI-81 Ramp M over Pa 309
RouteState Highway 0
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.88184, -76.00157
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,272 (2024)
Projected traffic4,829 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$287,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309 carry?

About 5,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8017 (ramp M) over Pa 309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.