US Bridges

Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI NW of Manns Choice · Structure no. 000000000004412

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 96 (lr 356)
CrossesPa Turnpike (I-76);B-493
Location2 MI NW of Manns Choice
RouteState Highway 96
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01868, -78.62144
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$712,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493 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 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493 carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 (lr 356) over Pa Turnpike (I-76);B-493?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.