US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .2M S SR 3016 · Structure no. 000000000020434

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 31,319 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,467 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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
CrossesDelaware-Lackawanna RR
LocationMoosic Boro .2M S SR 3016
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.36837, -75.69016
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 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
CrossesRailroad
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$469,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR 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 Delaware-Lackawanna RR carry?

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

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Delaware-Lackawanna RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.