Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · East of New Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000000004404
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,600
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,792 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1989.
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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook carry?
About 30,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Spicer Brook?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.