I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr)
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp over SR 3007 · Structure no. 000000000023708
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr) in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 3 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 17,930 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,779 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 58 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr) built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr) 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 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr) carry?
About 17,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr)?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 SB over SR 3007 (blue Ridge Tr)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.