US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near New Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000000004400

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,200
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,560 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSpicer Brook
LocationNear New Buena Vista
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0022, -78.69079
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2012)
Projected traffic36,560 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$699,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.