US Bridges

Lr 412 SR 0023 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · East of Morgantown · Structure no. 000000000005293

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,870
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 412 SR 0023 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lr 412 SR 0023 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 11,870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,048 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 412 SR 0023
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast of Morgantown
RouteState Highway 23
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15577, -75.87213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,870 (2024)
Projected traffic14,048 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$774,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 412 SR 0023 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Lr 412 SR 0023 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 412 SR 0023 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 11,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lr 412 SR 0023 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 412 SR 0023 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.