US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036)

Poor

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Lutzville · Structure no. 000000000004430

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,252
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 36,252 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,900 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-70&I-76)
CrossesSR 2019(LR 05036)
LocationLutzville
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.0052, -78.43447
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 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 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-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036) carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-70&I-76) over SR 2019(LR 05036)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.