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I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U)

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Berks County, Pennsylvania · I-176 SB over SR2089 NB · Structure no. 000000000039630

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U) in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,395 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,316 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-176 (sb)
CrossesSR 2089 NB (ramp U)
LocationI-176 SB over SR2089 NB
RouteInterstate 176
CountyBerks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16873, -75.90513
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,395 (2024)
Projected traffic12,316 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U) carry?

About 5,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-176 (sb) over SR 2089 NB (ramp U)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.