US Bridges

Pa 501 Lr A7069 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · N Brickerville · Structure no. 000000000021769

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,664
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa 501 Lr A7069 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a concrete frame carrying Pa 501 Lr A7069 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 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 9,664 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,190 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 501 Lr A7069
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationN Brickerville
RouteState Highway 501
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23514, -76.30055
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,664 (2024)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pa 501 Lr A7069 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Pa 501 Lr A7069 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 Pa 501 Lr A7069 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 9,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa 501 Lr A7069 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 501 Lr A7069 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.