Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek
FairCarbon County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI S of Pocono Interch. · Structure no. 000000000009170
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,228
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 70 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 24,228 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,038 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 64 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek 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 Black Creek carry?
About 24,228 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.