US Bridges

SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD

Poor

Jefferson County, Pennsylvania · North Fork EB · Structure no. 000000000019565

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,082 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,277 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,543 by 2032. The structure is 1,082 ft (329.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR0080 EB
CrossesNorth Fork & Wat Plnt RD
LocationNorth Fork EB
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.16781, -79.07445
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,082 ft (329.8 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,277 (2024)
Projected traffic19,543 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD carry?

About 12,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD?

The structure is 1,082 ft (329.8 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR0080 EB over North Fork & Wat Plnt RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).