US Bridges

I-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 6.7 Mi. W Danville Exit · Structure no. 000000000028340

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,626
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 13,626 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,130 by 2032. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesChillisquaque Creek
Location6.7 Mi. W Danville Exit
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.00543, -76.76071
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,626 (2024)
Projected traffic19,130 by 2032
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-80 WB over Chillisquaque 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek carry?

About 13,626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Chillisquaque Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.