US Bridges

I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · South of Exit 8(7)-PA.423 · Structure no. 000000000026820

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,684
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 11,684 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,499 by 2032. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-380 Nb(lr 1002)
CrossesTobyhanna Creek
LocationSouth of Exit 8(7)-PA.423
RouteInterstate 380
Coordinates41.16808, -75.42439
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,684 (2024)
Projected traffic17,499 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek carry?

About 11,684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-380 Nb(lr 1002) over Tobyhanna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.