US Bridges

Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Over Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000045703

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,319 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesGulf Lab Road
CrossesInterstate 76
LocationOver Turnpike
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.54403, -79.82377
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2024)
Projected traffic3,319 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76 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 Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76 carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Lab Road over Interstate 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.