US Bridges

I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Exit 10(3) Pa. 724 · Structure no. 000000000004735

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 9,079 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,811 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-176 (lr 1011) NB
CrossesPa 724(LR 147)
LocationExit 10(3) Pa. 724
RouteInterstate 176
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29867, -75.90092
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,079 (2024)
Projected traffic12,811 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$414,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147) 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-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147) carry?

About 9,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-176 (lr 1011) NB over Pa 724(LR 147)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.