US Bridges

SR 0081 over Lidys Road

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dupont Boro .2M S Ex 178 · Structure no. 000000000046005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 over Lidys Road is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0081 over Lidys Road in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 61,758 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,004 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesSR 0081
CrossesLidys Road
LocationDupont Boro .2M S Ex 178
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.32786, -75.73789
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,758 (2024)
Projected traffic74,004 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SR 0081 over Lidys Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 over Lidys Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 over Lidys Road carry?

About 61,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 over Lidys Road?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns SR 0081 over Lidys Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.