I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive
GoodLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 · Structure no. 000000000023751
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,710
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,323 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive carry?
About 30,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-81 SB over Twp RD 351 Sunset Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.