US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Hampton-Tpk Rp.Ab O/Tre 8 · Structure no. 000000000002065

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,559
1993 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 8,559 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,308 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0008 LR72
LocationHampton-Tpk Rp.Ab O/Tre 8
RouteInterstate 76
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61144, -79.94747
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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,559 (1993)
Projected traffic13,308 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$869,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72 carry?

About 8,559 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0008 LR72?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.