US Bridges

T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Near New Galilee · Structure no. 000000000003808

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Beaver 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2030. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-689
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear New Galilee
RouteCity Street 0T689
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8519, -80.39592
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic323 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-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 April 2022.

How much traffic does T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-689 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.