US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Lower Swatara Twp. · Structure no. 000000000054330

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,423
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003 in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 24,423 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,579 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesLR22016 SR2003
LocationLower Swatara Twp.
RouteInterstate 76
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20992, -76.72271
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,423 (2001)
Projected traffic31,579 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over LR22016 SR2003?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.