US Bridges

SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · WB Twp Willow ST Ovr I-81 · Structure no. 000000000023742

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 6 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2101 Willow ST
CrossesSR 0081 I-81
LocationWB Twp Willow ST Ovr I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22833, -75.86667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2024)
Projected traffic196 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$524,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81 carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2101 Willow ST over SR 0081 I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.