US Bridges

LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lower Allen Twp · Structure no. 000000000014032

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,360
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,574 by 2030. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLR21069 SR2021
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationLower Allen Twp
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19978, -76.94933
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2024)
Projected traffic6,574 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$421,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LR21069 SR2021 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LR21069 SR2021 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.