US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI N of Lehigh River · Structure no. 000000000024478

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,056
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 2041 LR40041
Location2 MI N of Lehigh River
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.11482, -75.7613
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,056 (2004)
Projected traffic26,002 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$342,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041 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 SR 2041 LR40041 carry?

About 17,056 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2041 LR40041?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.