US Bridges

I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.S.Of US422 · Structure no. 000000000004731

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,452
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 9,452 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,102 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-176 NB (lr 1011)
CrossesPa 10 (lr 274)
Location4 Mi.S.Of US422
RouteInterstate 176
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25994, -75.91422
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,452 (2023)
Projected traffic12,102 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274) carry?

About 9,452 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-176 NB (lr 1011) over Pa 10 (lr 274)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.