US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro over SR 3031 · Structure no. 000000000020433

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 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 31,669 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,715 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSR 3031
LocationMoosic Boro over SR 3031
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35844, -75.70679
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,669 (2024)
Projected traffic42,715 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$510,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031 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 SB over SR 3031 carry?

About 31,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 3031?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.