US Bridges

SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Twp Exit 194 · Structure no. 000000000020966

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,171 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,467 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8015 I-81 Ramp
CrossesLeggetts Creek
LocationS Abington Twp Exit 194
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48235, -75.68132
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,171 (2024)
Projected traffic12,467 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$528,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek carry?

About 13,171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 8015 I-81 Ramp over Leggetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.