SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · W Hazleton Bor .7 S TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023685
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 468 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,336
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk 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 20,336 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,569 by 2032. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk 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 & Bl Crk 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 & Bl Crk carry?
About 20,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk?
The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.