Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Mcadoo Int. Ramp to NB 81 · Structure no. 000000000031033
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,432
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR 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 4,432 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,273 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR carry?
About 4,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp S to NB 81 over Reading & Northern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.