I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Black Crk Twp 4M W TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023646
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 507 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,216
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 60 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 5 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 14,216 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,384 by 2032. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek carry?
About 14,216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over Nescopeck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).