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Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Brecknock Twp · Structure no. 000000000021804

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,608
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek 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 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 33,608 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,264 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesTrib. to Black Creek
LocationBrecknock Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18167, -75.91
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.