US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abingtn Tp Ov Tp RD 444 · Structure no. 000000000020463

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
15,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD 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 15,483 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,064 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 SB
CrossesTwp RD 444 Scott RD
LocationS Abingtn Tp Ov Tp RD 444
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.46886, -75.67008
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 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating29 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 traffic15,483 (2024)
Projected traffic22,064 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD 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 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD 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 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD carry?

About 15,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

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 SB over Twp RD 444 Scott RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.