US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga

Fair

Berks County, Pennsylvania · East of Morgantown · Structure no. 000000000005294

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,934
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga 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 39,934 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,280 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesTrib to E. Br. Conestoga
LocationEast of Morgantown
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15121, -75.86144
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,934 (2001)
Projected traffic60,280 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga 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 Trib to E. Br. Conestoga carry?

About 39,934 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib to E. Br. Conestoga?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.