US Bridges

SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Clfd & Centre Cnty Line · Structure no. 000000000009288

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,413 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,292
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 6 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 9,292 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2043. The structure is 1,413 ft (430.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80-I 80
CrossesMoshannon Creek
LocationClfd & Centre Cnty Line
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.96811, -78.08505
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,413 ft (430.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,292 (2024)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2043
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek carry?

About 9,292 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek?

The structure is 1,413 ft (430.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80-I 80 over Moshannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.