US Bridges

SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Foster Twp over I-80 · Structure no. 000000000024164

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 2048
CrossesSR 0080 EB & WB
LocationFoster Twp over I-80
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.05237, -75.84735
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2048 over SR 0080 EB & WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.