US Bridges

SR 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Cty 2M N SR 3016 · Structure no. 000000000047522

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 37,104 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,874 by 2032. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0081 - I-81 NB
CrossesRR & Stafford Meadow Br
LocationScranton Cty 2M N SR 3016
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.38486, -75.66201
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,104 (2024)
Projected traffic46,874 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br 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 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br carry?

About 37,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 - I-81 NB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.