US Bridges

SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759)

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Pa 715 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000026707

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759) 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 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 23,026 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,907 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 80 WB (lr 1002)
CrossesSR 715(APPL.3759)
LocationPa 715 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.04073, -75.31281
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,026 (2024)
Projected traffic37,907 by 2032
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$253,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759) built?

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

What condition is SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759) carry?

About 23,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 WB (lr 1002) over SR 715(APPL.3759)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.