US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Findlay · Structure no. 000000000043535

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
624 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2030. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 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 (I-576)
CrossesSR3071 Potato Gard Run
LocationFindlay
RouteInterstate 576
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45914, -80.30126
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2008)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-576) over SR3071 Potato Gard Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.