US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15)

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Upper Allen Twp · Structure no. 000000000045694

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,740
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 27,740 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,940 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0015 LR123 (us 15)
LocationUpper Allen Twp
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.19546, -76.97505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,740 (2008)
Projected traffic40,940 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15) carry?

About 27,740 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0015 LR123 (us 15)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.