US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Denver Boro · Structure no. 000000000021790

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,971
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 24,971 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,334 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesLr 36129 SR 1055
LocationDenver Boro
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23553, -76.12925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,971 (2001)
Projected traffic32,334 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$305,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055 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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055 carry?

About 24,971 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Lr 36129 SR 1055?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.