US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119)

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near TR30 & TR31 Junction · Structure no. 000000000004419

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,600
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0030; US 30 (lr 119)
LocationNear TR30 & TR31 Junction
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0422, -78.56246
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2004)
Projected traffic34,792 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119) 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 SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119) carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119)?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030; US 30 (lr 119)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.