US Bridges

SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80

PoorClosed to traffic

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp .7 M W SR 0081 · Structure no. 000000000023654

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 507 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR3101 Schweitz RD
CrossesSR 0080 I-80
LocationButler Twp .7 M W SR 0081
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.0426, -76.02883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2024)
Projected traffic408 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80 carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3101 Schweitz RD over SR 0080 I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.