US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp 400 S TR 107 · Structure no. 000000000020485

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
10,388
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 10,388 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,691 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSo Br Tunkhannock Creek
LocationScott Twp 400 S TR 107
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.59051, -75.65219
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,388 (2023)
Projected traffic14,691 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 SB 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 SB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 10,388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over So Br Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.