US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp 1 M N Cnty Line · Structure no. 000000000023680

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,610 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,066 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81
CrossesCatawissa Creek
LocationHazle Twp 1 M N Cnty Line
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.91267, -76.01927
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,610 (2024)
Projected traffic31,066 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek carry?

About 31,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 over Catawissa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.