US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Llewellyns Corners · Structure no. 000000000024482

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,523
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 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 9,523 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,634 by 2030. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 0115 Lr 169
LocationLlewellyns Corners
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22044, -75.79922
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,523 (2001)
Projected traffic13,634 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169 carry?

About 9,523 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0115 Lr 169?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.