Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook
FairLackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Borough · Structure no. 000000000020940
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 466 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,575
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 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 6,575 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,039 by 2030. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook carry?
About 6,575 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Spring Brook?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.