US Bridges

W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl

Fair

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI E of Danville Exit · Structure no. 000000000012488

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2032. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hemlockrd SR4053
CrossesI-80 Ebl & Wbl
Location4 MI E of Danville Exit
RouteState Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00333, -76.56667
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2024)
Projected traffic229 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Hemlockrd SR4053 over I-80 Ebl & Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.