US Bridges

SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · Lenox Twp over SR 0081 · Structure no. 000000000054002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2021 SH
CrossesI-81 NB & SB
LocationLenox Twp over SR 0081
RouteState Highway 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.65582, -75.65955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2021 SH over I-81 NB & SB?

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