US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City over SR8005 · Structure no. 000000000020444

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,198
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 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 33,198 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,529 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesSR 8005
LocationScranton City over SR8005
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39598, -75.64421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,198 (2024)
Projected traffic35,529 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$246,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005 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 NB over SR 8005 carry?

About 33,198 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 8005?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.