US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .2M S SR 3016 · Structure no. 000000000020435

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 31,669 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,715 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesLuzerne Co. RR Authority
LocationMoosic Boro .2M S SR 3016
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.36897, -75.69078
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,669 (2024)
Projected traffic42,715 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
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$458,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority 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 Luzerne Co. RR Authority carry?

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

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over Luzerne Co. RR Authority?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.