US Bridges

Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Lurgan Twp · Structure no. 000000000047728

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
833
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 833 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Ramp
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationLurgan Twp
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15849, -77.6143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic833 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnpike Ramp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 833 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.