US Bridges

SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Grenfield Tp 2.1M N TR107 · Structure no. 000000000020487

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2032. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1101 Twp RD 562
CrossesSR 0081 I-81
LocationGrenfield Tp 2.1M N TR107
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62133, -75.64383
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2024)
Projected traffic356 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$440,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81 carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1101 Twp RD 562 over SR 0081 I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.