US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · West of Pittsburgh Intg · Structure no. 000000000002101

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,689
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,977 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-911
LocationWest of Pittsburgh Intg
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.44127, -79.75243
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911 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 T-911 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-911?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.