US Bridges

SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Harford Twp over SR 0081 · Structure no. 000000000032346

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 391 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0547 TR 547
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationHarford Twp over SR 0081
RouteState Highway 547
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.78681, -75.68514
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic391 (2024)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0547 TR 547 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.