US Bridges

Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · West of Morgantown · Structure no. 000000000005287

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 06091 SR 2001
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Morgantown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17636, -75.92455
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 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 rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic424 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 06091 SR 2001 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.