US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Ccac Boyce Campus · Structure no. 000000000002100

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,689
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,977 by 2030. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesBeatty Road
LocationNear Ccac Boyce Campus
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.45191, -79.75425
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,689 (2004)
Projected traffic42,977 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road carry?

About 38,689 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Beatty Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.