US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp over I-80 WB · Structure no. 000000000023702

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 17,199 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,779 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSR 0080 I-80 WB
LocationButler Twp over I-80 WB
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04669, -76.01343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,199 (2024)
Projected traffic28,779 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$189,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB carry?

About 17,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0080 I-80 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.