US Bridges

SR 80 WB over SR 38

Fair

Venango County, Pennsylvania · Scrubgrass Township · Structure no. 000000000033718

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 WB over SR 38 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 80 WB over SR 38 in Venango County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 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 5 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 11,995 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,207 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80 WB
CrossesSR 38
LocationScrubgrass Township
RouteInterstate 80
CountyVenango County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.17419, -79.73917
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,995 (2024)
Projected traffic19,207 by 2032
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$808,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 WB over SR 38 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 80 WB over SR 38 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 80 WB over SR 38 carry?

About 11,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 WB over SR 38?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 WB over SR 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.