US Bridges

SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp over I81 Ex 143 · Structure no. 000000000023948

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,228
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 58 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 14,228 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,727 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0924 TR 924
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationHazle Twp over I81 Ex 143
RouteState Highway 924
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94257, -76.02537
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,228 (2024)
Projected traffic16,727 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$365,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 14,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0924 TR 924 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.