SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Rice Twp .9 M S SR 2042 · Structure no. 000000000023723
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,930
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 61 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 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 57 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek carry?
About 17,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over Little Wapwallopen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.