US Bridges

I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi.E.Of PA.33 · Structure no. 000000000026724

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,121
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 18,121 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,523 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB (lr 1002)
CrossesTwp.Rd 498
Location1.5 Mi.E.Of PA.33
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.98951, -75.24345
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,121 (2024)
Projected traffic32,523 by 2032
Trucks20%
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 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498 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 I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498 carry?

About 18,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB (lr 1002) over Twp.Rd 498?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.