US Bridges

I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019)

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Over Schaefer Schoolhouse · Structure no. 000000000026719

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,540 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,961 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB (lr 1002)
CrossesSR 2005 (lr 45019)
LocationOver Schaefer Schoolhouse
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.99315, -75.25569
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,540 (2024)
Projected traffic30,961 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019) carry?

About 18,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB (lr 1002) over SR 2005 (lr 45019)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.