SR 0081 I-81 NB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 400 S TR 107 · Structure no. 000000000020483
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,464
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 NB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over So Br Tunkhannock 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 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 10,464 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,403 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over So Br Tunkhannock 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 NB over So Br Tunkhannock 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 NB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?
About 10,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.