US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Great Bend Tp over TR 171 · Structure no. 000000000032213

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230 is a prestressed concrete other carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,668 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 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 0171 TR 171 Exit 230
LocationGreat Bend Tp over TR 171
RouteInterstate 81
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.96708, -75.73887
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic12,668 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 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 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230 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 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230 carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0081 I-81 SB over SR 0171 TR 171 Exit 230?

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