I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Ashley Boro .7M N Ext 164 · Structure no. 000000000023737
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,041 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority 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 I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 SB over Luz CO Rail Authority?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.