US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Twp Ovr SR4019 · Structure no. 000000000020471

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 14,350 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,084 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 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
CrossesSR 4019 Edella Road
LocationS Abington Twp Ovr SR4019
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49662, -75.67922
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,350 (2024)
Projected traffic18,084 by 2032
Trucks33%
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$298,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road carry?

About 14,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 4019 Edella Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.