US Bridges

SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB

Poor

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · New Milfd Tp I-81 Ext 219 · Structure no. 000000000032375

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 0848 TR 848
CrossesSR 0081 I-81 NB & SB
LocationNew Milfd Tp I-81 Ext 219
RouteState Highway 848
Coordinates41.82405, -75.68042
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2024)
Projected traffic673 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$389,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0848 TR 848 over SR 0081 I-81 NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.