US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Rice Twp 1 M S SR 2042 · Structure no. 000000000023722

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road 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 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 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesBlytheburn Road
LocationRice Twp 1 M S SR 2042
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.13426, -75.96321
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 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 length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,930 (2024)
Projected traffic28,779 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road carry?

About 17,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over Blytheburn Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.