US Bridges

I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Delaware Water GAP;I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026747

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,789
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 72 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 39,789 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,498 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80(LR 776)
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationDelaware Water GAP;I-80
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.984, -75.13805
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is I-80(LR 776) over Cherry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek carry?

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

How long is I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m).

Who owns I-80(LR 776) over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.