US Bridges

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

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Scranton Cty 2M N SR 3016 · Structure no. 000000000047523

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,044
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 36,044 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,432 by 2032. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesRR & Stafford Meadow Br
LocationScranton Cty 2M N SR 3016
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.38523, -75.66202
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,044 (2024)
Projected traffic49,432 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 SB 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 SB 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 SB over RR & Stafford Meadow Br carry?

About 36,044 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.