US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI East of Laurel Run · Structure no. 000000000024483

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,761 by 2030. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesMill Creek SR2036
Location1 MI East of Laurel Run
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.25329, -75.76768
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2004)
Projected traffic14,761 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036 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 Mill Creek SR2036 carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Mill Creek SR2036?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.