US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp over SR 3010 · Structure no. 000000000023712

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 19,167 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,064 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesSR 3010
LocationDorrance Twp over SR 3010
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1087, -75.96049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,167 (2024)
Projected traffic30,064 by 2045
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$486,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010 built?

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

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010 carry?

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

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 3010?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.