Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Allegh-Westmld CO LN · Structure no. 000000000002110
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,261
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 46,261 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,038 by 2030. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek carry?
About 46,261 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.