I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp 1.5 M S I-80 · Structure no. 000000000023691
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 345 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,765
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 15,765 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,631 by 2032. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 15,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 SB over Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.