US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Cty over Bld Ave · Structure no. 000000000020456

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 55,477 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,796 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81
CrossesBoulevard Avenue
LocationScranton Cty over Bld Ave
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.44789, -75.63328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,477 (2024)
Projected traffic69,796 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$845,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue carry?

About 55,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 over Boulevard Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.