SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Rice Twp over I-81 SB · Structure no. 000000000024146
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,432
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 5,432 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,963 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159 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 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159 carry?
About 5,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2042 over SR 0081 I-81 SB Exit 159?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.