US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road

Good

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania · .15 Mi. North of Rt. 22 · Structure no. 000000000056080

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,325
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,325 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,946 by 2030. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesCrackersport Road
Location.15 Mi. North of Rt. 22
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLehigh County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59825, -75.57007
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,325 (2011)
Projected traffic39,946 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road carry?

About 29,325 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Crackersport Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.