US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · Morgantown Interchange · Structure no. 000000000005291

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,566
1994 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 9,566 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,949 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationMorgantown Interchange
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15963, -75.88184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,566 (1994)
Projected traffic15,949 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp) 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 Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 9,566 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.