US Bridges

I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476)

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · I-80 W.B. over I-476 · Structure no. 000000000008979

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,694
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 WB (lr 1009)
CrossesN.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476)
LocationI-80 W.B. over I-476
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.06846, -75.69431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476) carry?

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

How long is I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476)?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I80 WB (lr 1009) over N.E.EXT.PA.TPK(I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.