US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI S of Pocono Interch. · Structure no. 000000000009168

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,657
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 23,657 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,200 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesPark RD
Location4 MI S of Pocono Interch.
RouteInterstate 476
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.04606, -75.67014
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,657 (2011)
Projected traffic32,200 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD carry?

About 23,657 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Park RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.