US Bridges

I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek

Good

Columbia County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile W. of Buckhorn · Structure no. 000000000042600

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7,321 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,499 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl.
CrossesOver Hemlock Creek
Location0.5 Mile W. of Buckhorn
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.00943, -76.50194
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,321 (2024)
Projected traffic23,499 by 2032
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek carry?

About 7,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl. over Over Hemlock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.