US Bridges

Lr 36050 SR 1046 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.E. of Bowmansville · Structure no. 000000000021801

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 36050 SR 1046 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lr 36050 SR 1046 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,016 by 2030. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 36050 SR 1046
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
Location1 Mi.E. of Bowmansville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19813, -76.00912
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2024)
Projected traffic1,016 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$146,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 36050 SR 1046 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Lr 36050 SR 1046 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 36050 SR 1046 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lr 36050 SR 1046 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 36050 SR 1046 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.