Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr.
FairBerks County, Pennsylvania · East of Morgantown · Structure no. 000000000005292
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,934
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr. in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 39,934 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,280 by 2030. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr. built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr. 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 (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr. carry?
About 39,934 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr.?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR274 Conest.Cr.?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.