US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abingtn Tp .5 M N EX194 · Structure no. 000000000020469

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,884
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, 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 27,884 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,716 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81
CrossesLeggetts Creek
LocationS Abingtn Tp .5 M N EX194
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48848, -75.67876
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,884 (2024)
Projected traffic35,716 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek carry?

About 27,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 over Leggetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.