US Bridges

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Central New York RR

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Great Bend Bo .2M N TR171 · Structure no. 000000000032214

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0081 I-81 SB over Central New York RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0081 I-81 SB over Central New York RR in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,668 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0081 I-81 SB
CrossesCentral New York RR
LocationGreat Bend Bo .2M N TR171
RouteInterstate 81
Coordinates41.96958, -75.7397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
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 SB over Central New York RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 0081 I-81 SB 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 SB over Central New York RR carry?

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

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

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

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