US Bridges

I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Exit 273 (40) White Haven · Structure no. 000000000008972

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
836 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,018
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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 11,018 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,470 by 2032. The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI-80 EB (LR1009)
CrossesSR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR
LocationExit 273 (40) White Haven
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.05551, -75.77002
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length836 ft (254.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,018 (2023)
Projected traffic12,470 by 2032
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR carry?

About 11,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR?

The structure is 836 ft (254.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB (LR1009) over SR 1005 Lehigh R Rn RR?

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