US Bridges

SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Twp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000020829

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR4023 Simerell RD
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationS Abington Twp over I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.50604, -75.67292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2032
Trucks2%
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$92,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR4023 Simerell RD 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 SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR4023 Simerell RD over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.