US Bridges

SR 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scott Twp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000020700

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 1031
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationScott Twp over I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.52758, -75.65383
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic783 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$513,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 1031 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 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1031 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.