SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp over TR 438 · Structure no. 000000000020482
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 251 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 12,270 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,632 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek 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 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek carry?
About 12,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over TR 438 & Tunkhnock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.