I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dorrance Twp .2M N SR3010 · Structure no. 000000000023715
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 17,930 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,779 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
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek 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 I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 17,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 SB over Big Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.