US Bridges

TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Hazle Twp over I-81 SB · Structure no. 000000000040749

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,521
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,521 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,056 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR 424 Beltway
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 SB
LocationHazle Twp over I-81 SB
RouteState Highway 424
Coordinates40.92541, -76.01196
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,521 (2024)
Projected traffic11,056 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB carry?

About 11,521 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns TR 424 Beltway over SR 0081 I-81 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.