I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Sugarloaf Twp over TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023650
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,363
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 14,363 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,591 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256 carry?
About 14,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 EB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 256?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.