US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · West of Milltown · Structure no. 000000000002091

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,689
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 73 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 38,689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,977 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesHulton RD
LocationWest of Milltown
RouteInterstate 76
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52079, -79.81002
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,689 (2022)
Projected traffic42,977 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD carry?

About 38,689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hulton RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.