US Bridges

T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Dauphin County, Pennsylvania · Lower Swatara Twp. · Structure no. 000000000054331

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-382 Baker Ave.
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationLower Swatara Twp.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDauphin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21361, -76.77158
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-382 Baker Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-382 Baker Ave. over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.