US Bridges

Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · East Cocalico Twp · Structure no. 000000000021793

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
1994 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPepperidge Farm En
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast Cocalico Twp
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22202, -76.09148
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1994)
Projected traffic76 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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$822,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pepperidge Farm En 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 Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pepperidge Farm En over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.