US Bridges

LR148 SR0272;PA272 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · East Cocalico Twp · Structure no. 000000000021792

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,241
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

LR148 SR0272;PA272 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LR148 SR0272;PA272 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 16,241 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,085 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLR148 SR0272;PA272
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast Cocalico Twp
RouteState Highway 272
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22361, -76.09545
Functional classUrban 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,241 (2024)
Projected traffic18,085 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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$233,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LR148 SR0272;PA272 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is LR148 SR0272;PA272 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 LR148 SR0272;PA272 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 16,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LR148 SR0272;PA272 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns LR148 SR0272;PA272 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.