US Bridges

I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek

Good

Monroe County, Pennsylvania · At Carbon Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000044964

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,694
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,694 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,165 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80 Wb(lr 1009)
CrossesTunkhannock Creek
LocationAt Carbon Co. Line
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.07724, -75.58929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,694 (2024)
Projected traffic16,165 by 2032
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek carry?

About 9,694 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wb(lr 1009) over Tunkhannock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.