US Bridges

SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80

Poor

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · East Stroudsburg EXIT#51 · Structure no. 000000000026982

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,154 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2017(LR794 Sp)
CrossesI-80
LocationEast Stroudsburg EXIT#51
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98994, -75.17549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,423 (2024)
Projected traffic17,154 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80 carry?

About 11,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2017(LR794 Sp) over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.