US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Plains Twp over SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000053467

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,046
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 32,046 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,716 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesSR 2020 Jumper Road
LocationPlains Twp over SR 2020
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26185, -75.81459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,046 (2024)
Projected traffic35,716 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road carry?

About 32,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2020 Jumper Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.