US Bridges

Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Big Beaver Borough · Structure no. 000000000003811

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2030. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk Ramp O
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationBig Beaver Borough
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.83752, -80.3791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk Ramp O over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.