US Bridges

SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City River ST · Structure no. 000000000020442

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,587
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,153 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3102 River ST
CrossesSR 0081 I-81
LocationScranton City River ST
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39341, -75.65136
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,587 (2024)
Projected traffic22,153 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$538,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81 carry?

About 14,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3102 River ST over SR 0081 I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.