US Bridges

S.R. 2035 over I-81

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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Suscon Road · Structure no. 000000000069178

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 2035 over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 2035 over I-81 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,755 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,664 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 2035
CrossesI-81
LocationSuscon Road
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.316, -75.745
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,755 (2024)
Projected traffic8,664 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S.R. 2035 over I-81 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 2035 over I-81 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 2035 over I-81 carry?

About 8,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 2035 over I-81?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 2035 over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.