US Bridges

Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009)

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Pa 115 0VER I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026757

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,426
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009) in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 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 9,426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,194 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 115 (lr 45049)
CrossesSR 80(LR 1009)
LocationPa 115 0VER I-80
RouteState Highway 115
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07684, -75.57791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,426 (2024)
Projected traffic14,194 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009) 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 Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009) carry?

About 9,426 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 115 (lr 45049) over SR 80(LR 1009)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.