US Bridges

SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Twp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000020685

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1015
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationGreenfield Twp over I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.6105, -75.64519
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1015 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.