US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Great Bend Bo .2M N TR171 · Structure no. 000000000032212

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 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 6 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 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,565 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0081 I-81 NB
CrossesCentral New York RR
LocationGreat Bend Bo .2M N TR171
RouteInterstate 81
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.96964, -75.7394
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2023)
Projected traffic12,565 by 2032
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 NB over Central New York RR?

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