US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315

Fair

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania · Pittston Twp over TR 315 · Structure no. 000000000024486

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,576
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 6,576 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,415 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 38 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 0315
LocationPittston Twp over TR 315
RouteInterstate 476
CountyLuzerne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.30733, -75.75982
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,576 (2001)
Projected traffic9,415 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315 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 0315 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0315?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.