US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · E of Bedford @ Chalybeate · Structure no. 000000000004426

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,252
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042 is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939, 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 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 36,252 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,900 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 1001 Lr 05042
LocationE of Bedford @ Chalybeate
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02, -78.475
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,252 (2004)
Projected traffic40,900 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$437,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042 built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042 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 1001 Lr 05042 carry?

About 36,252 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Lr 05042?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.