I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp .2M N SR3010 · Structure no. 000000000023713
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,167
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek 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 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek 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 Big Wapwallopen Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 19,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 NB over Big Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.