US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Lenox Twp over TR 92 · Structure no. 000000000032198

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92 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 10,315 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,609 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 46 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 0092 TR 92
LocationLenox Twp over TR 92
RouteInterstate 81
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71373, -75.67107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,315 (2024)
Projected traffic14,609 by 2032
Trucks31%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92 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 SB over SR 0092 TR 92 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92 carry?

About 10,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0092 TR 92?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.