US Bridges

SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt

Fair

Clearfield County, Pennsylvania · Exit 101 Penfield Inter · Structure no. 000000000011271

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 58 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 10,674 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,101 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80-I 80
CrossesSR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt
LocationExit 101 Penfield Inter
RouteInterstate 80
CountyClearfield County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.1298, -78.70781
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2024)
Projected traffic16,101 by 2043
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt carry?

About 10,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80-I 80 over SR 255/BUFFALO & Pitt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.