SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp 2.5 M N TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023689
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,351
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, 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 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 30,351 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,627 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 over Little Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 30,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 over Little Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.