US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp 1 M S TR 924 · Structure no. 000000000023683

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 16,832 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,368 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).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesNrflk Sthrn RR
LocationHazle Twp 1 M S TR 924
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93232, -76.01697
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,832 (2024)
Projected traffic15,368 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR carry?

About 16,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.