US Bridges

SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abngtn Tp T-446 Ov I-81 · Structure no. 000000000020476

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2032. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2109 Twp RD 446
CrossesSR 0081 I-81
LocationS Abngtn Tp T-446 Ov I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.51833, -75.66204
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2024)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81 built?

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

What condition is SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81 carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2109 Twp RD 446 over SR 0081 I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.