US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002

Fair

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Londonderry Twp · Structure no. 000000000014620

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,423
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002 is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002 in Dauphin 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 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 24,423 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,579 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesLR22072 SR2002
LocationLondonderry Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20458, -76.67867
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,423 (2001)
Projected traffic31,579 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$143,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002 built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002 carry?

About 24,423 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22072 SR2002?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.