US Bridges

I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp over SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000023706

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 19,167 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,064 by 2020. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-81 NB
CrossesSR 3007 @ Exit 155
LocationDorrance Twp over SR 3007
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.08257, -75.96349
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,167 (2024)
Projected traffic30,064 by 2020
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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$513,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155 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 SR 3007 @ Exit 155 carry?

About 19,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-81 NB over SR 3007 @ Exit 155?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.