US Bridges

SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000023658

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,082
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A 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.

It carries about 10,082 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,273 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 0080 I-80 EB
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A
LocationButler Twp over I-81
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.04511, -76.01452
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,082 (2023)
Projected traffic14,273 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$366,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A built?

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

What condition is SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A carry?

About 10,082 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0080 I-80 EB over SR 0081 I-81 Exit 151A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.