SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp 1 M S TR 924 · Structure no. 000000000023682
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 15,950 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,698 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR carry?
About 15,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.