US Bridges

SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB

Good

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Butler Twp over I-80 WB · Structure no. 000000000053455

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,974 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8005 Ramp E
CrossesSR 0080 I-80 WB
LocationButler Twp over I-80 WB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04782, -76.00915
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,736 (2024)
Projected traffic6,974 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB carry?

About 9,736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8005 Ramp E over SR 0080 I-80 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).