US Bridges

Lr 36169 SR 1059 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1MI Sof Swartzville · Structure no. 000000000021794

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,304
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 36169 SR 1059 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lr 36169 SR 1059 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 2,304 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,896 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 36169 SR 1059
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
Location1MI Sof Swartzville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21745, -76.07961
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,304 (2024)
Projected traffic3,896 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$241,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 36169 SR 1059 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Lr 36169 SR 1059 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 Lr 36169 SR 1059 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 2,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lr 36169 SR 1059 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 36169 SR 1059 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.