US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · I-81 SB over Ash Street · Structure no. 000000000039667

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35,130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,697 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesAsh Street
LocationI-81 SB over Ash Street
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.34642, -75.72924
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,130 (2024)
Projected traffic35,697 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB over Ash Street built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street carry?

About 35,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over Ash Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.