US Bridges

Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Sterling Twp over I-84 EB · Structure no. 000000000035492

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,369
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 56 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 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 0196 TR 196
CrossesSR 0084 I-84 EB
LocationSterling Twp over I-84 EB
RouteState Highway 196
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35026, -75.38733
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2023)
Projected traffic1,857 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 0196 TR 196 over SR 0084 I-84 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.