US Bridges

5th Street over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000021788

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

5th Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 5th Street 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 478 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5th Street
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationDenver Boro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23964, -76.13363
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic478 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is 5th Street 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 5th Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.