US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039)

Poor

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Ashcom · Structure no. 000000000004435

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 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 1004 (lr 05039) is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039) 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 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 73 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 1004 (lr 05039)
LocationNear Ashcom
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00333, -78.40833
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$940,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039) built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039) 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-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039) carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1004 (lr 05039)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.