US Bridges

SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · E. of Morgantown Int. · Structure no. 000000000069643

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,575
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,575 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,543 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0345 LR15144
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationE. of Morgantown Int.
RouteState Highway 345
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14081, -75.80481
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,575 (2023)
Projected traffic3,543 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 2,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0345 LR15144 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.