US Bridges

Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · West of Unionville · Structure no. 000000000003826

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2030. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 04081 SR 1016
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Unionville
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.75836, -80.22729
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic331 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$835,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Lr 04081 SR 1016 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 Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 04081 SR 1016 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.