I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp 2 M N TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023687
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,586
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 3 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 14,586 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,996 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 46 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive carry?
About 14,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 NB over W. Foothills Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.