US Bridges

I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI.N.OF Exit 116(35) · Structure no. 000000000040883

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001) in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,999 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 NB (lr 1005)
CrossesSR 4007 (lr 53001)
Location2.5MI.N.OF Exit 116(35)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.73545, -76.30605
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic12,999 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001) 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001) carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 NB (lr 1005) over SR 4007 (lr 53001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.