US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp over TR 524 · Structure no. 000000000020478

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 12,746 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,084 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 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 NB
CrossesSR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199
LocationScott Twp over TR 524
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.55362, -75.65215
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,746 (2024)
Projected traffic18,084 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$513,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199 carry?

About 12,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0524 TR 524 Exit 199?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.