US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · South Abington · Structure no. 000000000020959

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,895
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,187 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesI-81 Ramp C&d
LocationSouth Abington
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.48196, -75.68294
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2001)
Projected traffic10,187 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d carry?

About 6,895 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over I-81 Ramp C&d?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.