US Bridges

Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · East Cocalico Twp · Structure no. 000000000021795

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,249
1994 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,249 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,820 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ab
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast Cocalico Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21634, -76.07486
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,249 (1994)
Projected traffic18,820 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ab 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 Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 12,249 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.