US Bridges

I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Exit 277(42)TPKE-PA940 · Structure no. 000000000008977

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,694
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004 in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 9,694 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,725 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 WB (LR1009)
CrossesRamps G&h SR 8004
LocationExit 277(42)TPKE-PA940
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.06667, -75.70167
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,694 (2024)
Projected traffic14,725 by 2032
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004 carry?

About 9,694 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I80 WB (LR1009) over Ramps G&h SR 8004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.