US Bridges

I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mi. W. of Pa 715 · Structure no. 000000000026699

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 22,970 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,781 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Eb(lr 1002)
CrossesPocono Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. of Pa 715
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.0513, -75.31651
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,970 (2024)
Projected traffic40,781 by 2032
Trucks23%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek carry?

About 22,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Eb(lr 1002) over Pocono Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.