US Bridges

SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N Elstonville · Structure no. 000000000021764

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,464
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 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 12,464 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,682 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0072 Lr 138
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationN Elstonville
RouteState Highway 72
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22965, -76.43257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,464 (2024)
Projected traffic17,682 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free 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 SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 0072 Lr 138 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 12,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0072 Lr 138 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.