Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76)
PoorBedford County, Pennsylvania · Breezewood Interchange · Structure no. 000000000004451
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,591
- 1993 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 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 13,591 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,871 by 2030. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?
About 13,591 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?
The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Tpk Ramp Ab I-70 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.