US Bridges

TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Sugarloaf Twp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000023783

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,054
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 60 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 21,054 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,704 by 2033. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR93 Valmont Pkway
CrossesI-81 Exit 145
LocationSugarloaf Twp over I-81
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates40.98118, -76.03562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,054 (2023)
Projected traffic35,704 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145 carry?

About 21,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns TR93 Valmont Pkway over I-81 Exit 145?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.