US Bridges

I-80 over Mcmichael Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Near Exit #306(49) · Structure no. 000000000026733

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,627
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Mcmichael Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Mcmichael Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 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 59,627 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,594 by 2032. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80
CrossesMcmichael Creek
LocationNear Exit #306(49)
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.97901, -75.20064
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,627 (2024)
Projected traffic83,594 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$692,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Mcmichael Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-80 over Mcmichael 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 over Mcmichael Creek carry?

About 59,627 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Mcmichael Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Mcmichael Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.