I-80 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253
PoorLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · Sugarloaf Twp over TR 93 · Structure no. 000000000023651
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,666
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253 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 15,666 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,384 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 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 | 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 Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I-80 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253 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 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253 carry?
About 15,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over Pa 93 TR 93 Exit 253?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.