I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · W-B Twp .2 M N Exit 165 · Structure no. 000000000023739
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 226 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,742
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 28,742 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,594 by 2032. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 37 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run 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 I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run carry?
About 28,742 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 NB over Johnson Allan Spring Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.