US Bridges

SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Dennison Twp 5.3M W TR940 · Structure no. 000000000023672

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, 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 11,177 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,854 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 0080 I-80 WB
CrossesOley Creek
LocationDennison Twp 5.3M W TR940
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.06314, -75.87051
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,177 (2024)
Projected traffic12,854 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek carry?

About 11,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 0080 I-80 WB over Oley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.