US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 4019 Edella Road

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Tp Ovr SR 4019 · Structure no. 000000000020473

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
13,534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 4019 Edella Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 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 13,534 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,632 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 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
CrossesSR 4019 Edella Road
LocationS Abington Tp Ovr SR 4019
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49669, -75.67954
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,534 (2024)
Projected traffic17,632 by 2032
Trucks26%
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$596,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 SB 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 SB over SR 4019 Edella Road carry?

About 13,534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.