US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Near Yatesville · Structure no. 000000000024485

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,576
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6,576 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,415 by 2030. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesCenterpointe Blvd
LocationNear Yatesville
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30234, -75.76432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,576 (2001)
Projected traffic9,415 by 2030
Trucks16%
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd 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 Centerpointe Blvd carry?

About 6,576 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Centerpointe Blvd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.