US Bridges

SR 0115 TR 115 SB over SR 0081 NB & SB

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp Ovr I-81 Nb&sb · Structure no. 000000000023807

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0115 TR 115 SB over SR 0081 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0115 TR 115 SB over SR 0081 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 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 9,822 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,265 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0115 TR 115 SB
CrossesSR 0081 NB & SB
LocationPlains Twp Ovr I-81 Nb&sb
RouteState Highway 115
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25055, -75.82061
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,822 (2024)
Projected traffic15,265 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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$265,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0115 TR 115 SB over SR 0081 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 SB over SR 0081 NB & SB 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 December 2022.

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

About 9,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.