US Bridges

SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD

Good

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Shenango Township · Structure no. 000000000025773

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,426 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 80 WB
CrossesOver SR 18 New Castle RD
LocationShenango Township
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.18474, -80.45586
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,426 (2024)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2032
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD carry?

About 13,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 WB over Over SR 18 New Castle RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.