US Bridges

LR36001 SR 1045 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000021787

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,856
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

LR36001 SR 1045 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying LR36001 SR 1045 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 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 3,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,996 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLR36001 SR 1045
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationDenver Boro
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23998, -76.13551
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,856 (2024)
Projected traffic6,996 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$308,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LR36001 SR 1045 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is LR36001 SR 1045 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 LR36001 SR 1045 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 3,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LR36001 SR 1045 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LR36001 SR 1045 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.