US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Cty Ov Moosic ST · Structure no. 000000000020443

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 35,130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,697 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSR 0307 Moosic ST
LocationScranton Cty Ov Moosic ST
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.47833, -75.56333
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,130 (2024)
Projected traffic35,697 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$564,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST carry?

About 35,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0307 Moosic ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.