US Bridges

I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · E.Stroudsburg · Structure no. 000000000026738

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99,937
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 67 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 99,937 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,594 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80(LR 794)
CrossesForge Rd. D&lrr
LocationE.Stroudsburg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98798, -75.18072
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,937 (2024)
Projected traffic83,594 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr carry?

About 99,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 80(LR 794) over Forge Rd. D&lrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.