US Bridges

SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 05 MI North of Schoenec · Structure no. 000000000021782

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,121
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a concrete frame carrying SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,388 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1047 LR3613
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
Location05 MI North of Schoenec
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24542, -76.17731
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2024)
Projected traffic2,388 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is SR 1047 LR3613 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 SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1047 LR3613 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.