I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR
GoodSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 2.7MI.N.OF Exit 134 (38) · Structure no. 000000000048917
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,520 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,382 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.
How much traffic does I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR carry?
About 12,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-81NB over Reading/Northern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.