US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Ovr Olyphant Ave · Structure no. 000000000039656

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,477 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,796 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesOlyphant Avenue
LocationScranton Ovr Olyphant Ave
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.44304, -75.62839
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,477 (2024)
Projected traffic69,796 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue carry?

About 55,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Olyphant Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.