US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Avoca Boro @ Exit 178 · Structure no. 000000000023770

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,247
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 34,247 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,632 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesTR 315 Airport RD
LocationAvoca Boro @ Exit 178
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.33485, -75.73717
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,247 (2024)
Projected traffic40,632 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$206,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD carry?

About 34,247 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over TR 315 Airport RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.