US Bridges

SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp Ovr I-81 Nb&sb · Structure no. 000000000024242

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 59 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 6 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,599 by 2033. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3034
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb
LocationButler Twp Ovr I-81 Nb&sb
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.01182, -76.00966
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2024)
Projected traffic3,599 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 3034 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3034 over SR 0081 I-81 Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.