US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8005 Ramps a & C

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City Ov Rmps A&c · Structure no. 000000000020445

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8005 Ramps a & C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8005 Ramps a & C 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 35,130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,697 by 2032. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSR 8005 Ramps a & C
LocationScranton City Ov Rmps A&c
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.39642, -75.64552
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,130 (2024)
Projected traffic35,697 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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$434,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8005 Ramps a & C 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 SB over SR 8005 Ramps a & C 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 8005 Ramps a & C 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 8005 Ramps a & C?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8005 Ramps a & C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.