US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 2003 Hazelton Street

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Ashley Boro over SR 2003 · Structure no. 000000000023736

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 2003 Hazelton Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 2003 Hazelton Street in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSR 2003 Hazelton Street
LocationAshley Boro over SR 2003
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.21011, -75.8976
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2024)
Projected traffic40,041 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 2003 Hazelton Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 2003 Hazelton Street 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 2003 Hazelton Street 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 2003 Hazelton Street?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 2003 Hazelton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.