US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton City over Bus 6 · Structure no. 000000000020461

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,469
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 32,469 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,431 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81
CrossesSR 6006 Business 6
LocationScranton City over Bus 6
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.45689, -75.65998
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,469 (2024)
Projected traffic42,431 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$813,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6 carry?

About 32,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 over SR 6006 Business 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.