US Bridges

Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81

Good

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · S Abington Tp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000053862

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,671
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81 in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,653 by 2037. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdella RD
CrossesSR 0081 I-81
LocationS Abington Tp over I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.49018, -75.67942
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,671 (2023)
Projected traffic3,653 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81 carry?

About 2,671 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Edella RD over SR 0081 I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).