US Bridges

I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa Turnpike Exit 161 · Structure no. 000000000004026

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 6,095 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,738 by 2032. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Wbl
CrossesTurnpike Exit 161 Ramps
LocationOver Pa Turnpike Exit 161
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99071, -78.24139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,095 (2024)
Projected traffic9,738 by 2032
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps carry?

About 6,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Wbl over Turnpike Exit 161 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.