US Bridges

Pa 191 over I-80

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Broad St.Over I-80 · Structure no. 000000000026764

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 191 over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 191 over I-80 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,837 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 191
CrossesI-80
LocationBroad St.Over I-80
RouteState Highway 191
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98416, -75.19011
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,341 (2024)
Projected traffic7,837 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$163,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 191 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pa 191 over I-80 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 191 over I-80 carry?

About 5,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 191 over I-80?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 191 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.