US Bridges

LR06089 SR 0010 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Near Morgantown Interchg · Structure no. 000000000005288

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,765
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

LR06089 SR 0010 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LR06089 SR 0010 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 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 7,765 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,278 by 2030. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLR06089 SR 0010
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Morgantown Interchg
RouteState Highway 10
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16075, -75.89125
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,765 (2024)
Projected traffic11,278 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$160,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LR06089 SR 0010 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is LR06089 SR 0010 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 LR06089 SR 0010 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 7,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LR06089 SR 0010 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LR06089 SR 0010 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.