US Bridges

Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Elverson · Structure no. 000000000010729

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,289
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,981 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 328 SR 0082
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Elverson
RouteState Highway 82
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14907, -75.83632
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,289 (2024)
Projected traffic5,981 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$361,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 7,289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 328 SR 0082 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.