US Bridges

I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv

Fair

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · Delaware Water Gap Boro. · Structure no. 000000000027128

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,467 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2042. The structure is 2,467 ft (751.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Eastbound
CrossesD-L RR Local RD Del. Riv
LocationDelaware Water Gap Boro.
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMonroe County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97826, -75.13609
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,467 ft (751.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2022)
Projected traffic30,100 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv?

The structure is 2,467 ft (751.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Eastbound over D-L RR Local RD Del. Riv?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).