US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 4028 Fairview Road

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Tp over SR4028 · Structure no. 000000000020474

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 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 4028 Fairview Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 4028 Fairview 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 13,534 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,632 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 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 4028 Fairview Road
LocationS Abington Tp over SR4028
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.51221, -75.66778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 4028 Fairview 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 4028 Fairview 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 4028 Fairview 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 4028 Fairview Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 4028 Fairview Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.