US Bridges

SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · Wolf Creek Township · Structure no. 000000000025811

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 6 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 12,625 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,252 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 80 EB
CrossesOver Wolf Creek
LocationWolf Creek Township
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.20069, -80.05969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,625 (2024)
Projected traffic17,252 by 2032
Trucks40%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 80 EB over Over Wolf 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek carry?

About 12,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 EB over Over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.