US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · TR588 under Pike · Structure no. 000000000003823

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,663
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 22,663 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,679 by 2030. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0588 LR04026
LocationTR588 under Pike
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79284, -80.27458
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,663 (2001)
Projected traffic32,679 by 2030
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026 carry?

About 22,663 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0588 LR04026?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.