LR 36050,SR 1046
Carrying LR 36050,SR 1046 over PA TPK (I-76)
1 MI.E. OF BOWMANSVILLE, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LR 36050,SR 1046
The LR 36050,SR 1046 bridge in Lancaster, Pennsylvania carries LR 36050,SR 1046 over PA TPK (I-76). It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 33,608 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LR 36050,SR 1046 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 33,608 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000021801
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LR 36050,SR 1046 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LR 36050,SR 1046 against other structures in Lancaster and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LR 36050,SR 1046?
LR 36050,SR 1046 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LR 36050,SR 1046 inspected?
LR 36050,SR 1046's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 33,608 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LR 36050,SR 1046 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LR 36050,SR 1046?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for LR 36050,SR 1046.
Who is responsible for maintaining LR 36050,SR 1046?
Ownership is not specified for LR 36050,SR 1046 in the NBI.
How old is LR 36050,SR 1046 and does age affect safety?
LR 36050,SR 1046 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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