US Bridges

I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Near Papermill Road · Structure no. 000000000026744

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
507 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 39,789 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,498 by 2032. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-80(LR 794)
CrossesBrodhead Creek / D&lrr
LocationNear Papermill Road
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.99828, -75.15039
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,789 (2024)
Projected traffic63,498 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr carry?

About 39,789 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-80(LR 794) over Brodhead Creek / D&lrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.