US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0315 TR 315

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Jenkins Twp over TR 315 · Structure no. 000000000054627

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0315 TR 315 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 30,710 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,912 by 2037. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesSR 0315 TR 315
LocationJenkins Twp over TR 315
RouteInterstate 81
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30283, -75.76889
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,710 (2024)
Projected traffic39,912 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-81 SB over SR 0315 TR 315 built?

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

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 I-81 SB over SR 0315 TR 315 carry?

About 30,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0315 TR 315?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0315 TR 315?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.