US Bridges

I-81 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001)

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Exit 119 (old Exit 35A) · Structure no. 000000000040884

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
10,768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001) 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 10,768 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,805 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesI-81 SB
CrossesSR 4007 (LR53001)
LocationExit 119 (old Exit 35A)
RouteInterstate 81
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.73553, -76.30637
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 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 width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,768 (2024)
Projected traffic14,805 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001) built?

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

What condition is I-81 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001) 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 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001) carry?

About 10,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-81 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 SB over SR 4007 (LR53001)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.