SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek
FairSusquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Lenox Twp .1 M N TR 106 · Structure no. 000000000032194
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,769
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,769 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,323 by 2044. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek carry?
About 10,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Tunkhannock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.