Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Hartley · Structure no. 000000000004429
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 574 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,252
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 85 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 574 ft (175 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T-446 Br.Juniata built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata 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 2022.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata carry?
About 36,252 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata?
The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-446 Br.Juniata?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.