US Bridges

SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Jenkis Twp over TR 315 · Structure no. 000000000054527

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 31,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,231 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 1-81 NB
CrossesSR 0315 TR 315
LocationJenkis Twp over TR 315
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30333, -75.76833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,050 (2024)
Projected traffic37,231 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315 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 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315 carry?

About 31,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 1-81 NB over SR 0315 TR 315?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.