US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near TR82 & TR345 JCT · Structure no. 000000000010731

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,934
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396 is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396 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 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 39,934 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,280 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-396
LocationNear TR82 & TR345 JCT
RouteInterstate 76
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14541, -75.81788
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,934 (2001)
Projected traffic60,280 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396 built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396 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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396 carry?

About 39,934 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-396?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.