US Bridges

LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Elizabeth Twp · Structure no. 000000000021768

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,531
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,742 by 2030. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLR137 US 322
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationElizabeth Twp
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23268, -76.32519
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,531 (2024)
Projected traffic8,742 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LR137 US 322 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 7,531 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LR137 US 322 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.