US Bridges

SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 4.5 MI NE of Danville · Structure no. 000000000028374

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,057 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 642
CrossesOver I-80 Ebl and Wbl
Location4.5 MI NE of Danville
RouteState Highway 642
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.99994, -76.61525
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,057 (2023)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl carry?

About 2,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 642 over Over I-80 Ebl and Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.