US Bridges

SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp Ovr Susq River · Structure no. 000000000041004

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,062 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,167
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 49 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 7,167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,837 by 2032. The structure is 1,062 ft (323.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR8031 Off Ramp SB
CrossesLuz&susq Rr; Susq River
LocationPlains Twp Ovr Susq River
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.26742, -75.86751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,062 ft (323.7 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,167 (2024)
Projected traffic7,837 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$604,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River carry?

About 7,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River?

The structure is 1,062 ft (323.7 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR8031 Off Ramp SB over Luz&susq Rr; Susq River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.