US Bridges

I-80 EB over Linesville Creek

Poor

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · White Havn Bo .5M W TR940 · Structure no. 000000000023677

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Linesville Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-80 EB over Linesville Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 10,822 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,496 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesLinesville Creek
LocationWhite Havn Bo .5M W TR940
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.05667, -75.79096
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,822 (2024)
Projected traffic12,496 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$173,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Linesville Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-80 EB over Linesville Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Linesville Creek carry?

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

How long is I-80 EB over Linesville Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Linesville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.