I-81 NB over I-80 WB
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp over I-80 WB · Structure no. 000000000023699
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,986
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB over I-80 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 NB over I-80 WB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 16,986 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,064 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB over I-80 WB built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I-81 NB over I-80 WB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-81 NB over I-80 WB carry?
About 16,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB over I-80 WB?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 NB over I-80 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.