US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2.5MI.N. of Finleyville I · Structure no. 000000000041937

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,617
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,617 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,703 by 2030. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesSR 3017
Location2.5MI.N. of Finleyville I
RouteState Highway 43
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2774, -79.94965
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,617 (2008)
Projected traffic4,703 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 (toll 43) over SR 3017 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017 carry?

About 3,617 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 3017?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.