US Bridges

SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Good

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 6 MI S of Albrightsville · Structure no. 000000000052461

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,877
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,877 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,566 by 2034. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0903
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
Location6 MI S of Albrightsville
RouteState Highway 903
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98357, -75.62964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,877 (2023)
Projected traffic5,566 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 5,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0903 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.