US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hanvr Tp Ovr SR8011 Rmp a · Structure no. 000000000023731

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,041 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 57 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
CrossesSR 8011 Ramp a
LocationHanvr Tp Ovr SR8011 Rmp a
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.20186, -75.90596
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2024)
Projected traffic40,041 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$693,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 8011 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.