US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Bo Ovr Pa Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000020429

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 31,319 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,467 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesI-476 Pa Turnpike
LocationMoosic Bo Ovr Pa Turnpike
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35573, -75.71505
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,319 (2024)
Projected traffic40,467 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$406,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike carry?

About 31,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over I-476 Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.