US Bridges

T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · W of Jonction T588&SR1019 · Structure no. 000000000003824

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2030. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-609
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationW of Jonction T588&SR1019
RouteCity Street 0T609
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7841, -80.24165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic323 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$414,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is T-609 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T-609 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.