US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 442 Burcher Ave

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Twp over T-442 · Structure no. 000000000020465

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 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 442 Burcher Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 442 Burcher Ave 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 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 15,483 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,064 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 442 Burcher Ave
LocationS Abington Twp over T-442
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4728, -75.67857
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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$267,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 442 Burcher Ave 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 442 Burcher Ave 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 442 Burcher Ave 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 442 Burcher Ave?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over Twp RD 442 Burcher Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.