US Bridges

SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Dunmore Boro over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000040535

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,091
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 26,091 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,696 by 2032. The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0084 I-84 EB
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationDunmore Boro over I-81
RouteInterstate 84
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.42211, -75.60901
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length419 ft (127.7 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,091 (2024)
Projected traffic32,696 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0084 I-84 EB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 26,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 419 ft (127.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0084 I-84 EB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.