SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Ashley Boro over SR 6309 · Structure no. 000000000023735
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 267 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,742
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 28,742 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,594 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309 carry?
About 28,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 6309?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.