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Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck.

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Penn Twp · Structure no. 000000000021767

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,971
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck. in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 24,971 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,334 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesHammer Ck.
LocationPenn Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23161, -76.33567
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,971 (2001)
Projected traffic32,334 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck. carry?

About 24,971 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck.?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hammer Ck.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.