Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek
FairLuzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Lehigh River · Structure no. 000000000024477
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,056
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 17,056 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,002 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek carry?
About 17,056 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.