US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Brecknock Twp · Structure no. 000000000021800

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,608
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518 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 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 33,608 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,264 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0625 Lr 518
LocationBrecknock Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20506, -76.01797
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,608 (2001)
Projected traffic40,264 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$381,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518 built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518 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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518 carry?

About 33,608 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0625 Lr 518?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.