US Bridges

SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp over I-81NB&SB · Structure no. 000000000023805

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,137 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,521 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0115 TR 115 NB
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationPlains Twp over I-81NB&SB
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates41.25116, -75.82041
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,137 (2024)
Projected traffic12,521 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$260,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 14,137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0115 TR 115 NB over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.