US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .2 M S TR 502 · Structure no. 000000000020424

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 59 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 34,247 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,685 by 2032. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesLuz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR
LocationMoosic Boro .2 M S TR 502
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.34986, -75.72612
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,247 (2024)
Projected traffic40,685 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR carry?

About 34,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Luz CO R a & Sprngbrk CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.