US Bridges

SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · Bowmanstown · Structure no. 000000000009147

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,628
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 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 3,628 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,938 by 2030. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0895 LR13001
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
LocationBowmanstown
RouteState Highway 895
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79717, -75.6736
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,628 (2024)
Projected traffic3,938 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$588,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 3,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR0895 LR13001 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.