US Bridges

I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp 1.6 M E TR 309 · Structure no. 000000000023669

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 10,822 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,496 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesHoney Hole & Nescopeck
LocationButler Twp 1.6 M E TR 309
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.05884, -75.93117
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,822 (2024)
Projected traffic12,496 by 2046
Trucks17%
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$801,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck carry?

About 10,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Honey Hole & Nescopeck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.