US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · W Hazleton Bo .7M S TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023686

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 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 21,425 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,622 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesNrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk
LocationW Hazleton Bo .7M S TR 93
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates40.97058, -76.0312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,425 (2024)
Projected traffic26,622 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 SB over Nrflk Sthrn RR & Bl Crk 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 & Bl Crk carry?

About 21,425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.