US Bridges

Lr 36012 SR 0897 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI S of Adamstown · Structure no. 000000000021797

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,088
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 36012 SR 0897 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lr 36012 SR 0897 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 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 6,088 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,394 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 36012 SR 0897
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
Location2 MI S of Adamstown
RouteState Highway 897
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21298, -76.05752
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,088 (2023)
Projected traffic7,394 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$287,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 36012 SR 0897 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Lr 36012 SR 0897 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 36012 SR 0897 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 6,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lr 36012 SR 0897 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 36012 SR 0897 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.