US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania · Rapho Twp · Structure no. 000000000046565

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,021
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,021 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,362 by 2030. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp Ab)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationRapho Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLancaster County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22978, -76.43664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,021 (2010)
Projected traffic5,362 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 4,021 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.