US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2039 & Gardner Creek

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Laflin Boro over SR 2039 · Structure no. 000000000053652

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 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 2039 & Gardner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2039 & Gardner Creek 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 34,851 by 2036. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 70 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 2039 & Gardner Creek
LocationLaflin Boro over SR 2039
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.28858, -75.78316
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,046 (2024)
Projected traffic34,851 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2039 & Gardner Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2039 & Gardner Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2039 & Gardner Creek 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 2039 & Gardner Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 2039 & Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.