US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0107 TR 107

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Benton Twp over TR 107 · Structure no. 000000000020484

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,642
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0107 TR 107 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0107 TR 107 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 11,642 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,403 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 0107 TR 107
LocationBenton Twp over TR 107
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.59232, -75.65101
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,642 (2024)
Projected traffic14,403 by 2032
Trucks27%
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$380,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0107 TR 107 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 SR 0107 TR 107 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 0107 TR 107 carry?

About 11,642 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0107 TR 107?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 0107 TR 107?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.