US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp W over SR0051 · Structure no. 000000000041939

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,368 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,777
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR 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 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 3,777 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,911 by 2030. The structure is 1,368 ft (417 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesSR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR
LocationRamp W over SR0051
Coordinates40.29167, -79.91806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,368 ft (417 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,777 (2008)
Projected traffic4,911 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR carry?

About 3,777 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR?

The structure is 1,368 ft (417 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR0051 Peters Ck W&le RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.