US Bridges

SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek

Good

Centre County, Pennsylvania · Snow Shoe · Structure no. 000000000009294

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,186 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,137 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 80-I 80
CrossesSouth Fork Beech Creek
LocationSnow Shoe
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.02239, -77.90419
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,186 (2024)
Projected traffic28,137 by 2043
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek carry?

About 21,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR 80-I 80 over South Fork Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.