US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Ovr Twp RD 444 · Structure no. 000000000020462

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,986
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 64 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 16,986 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,367 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesTwp RD 444 Scott Road
LocationS Abington Ovr Twp RD 444
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46931, -75.67056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,986 (2024)
Projected traffic20,367 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$541,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road 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 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road carry?

About 16,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Twp RD 444 Scott Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.