US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Great Bend TWP.3M S TR171 · Structure no. 000000000032209

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
674 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 11,236 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,051 by 2032. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesSR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv
LocationGreat Bend TWP.3M S TR171
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.96332, -75.73728
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,236 (2023)
Projected traffic13,051 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv carry?

About 11,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv?

The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over SR 1010 & Susquehanna Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).