US Bridges

SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pittston Twp over I-81 · Structure no. 000000000024100

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 11,464 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,771 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2019 Oak Street
CrossesSR 0081 Interstate 81
LocationPittston Twp over I-81
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30645, -75.76598
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,464 (2023)
Projected traffic14,771 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81 carry?

About 11,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2019 Oak Street over SR 0081 Interstate 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.