US Bridges

Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · EB at Breezewood Intg · Structure no. 000000000004453

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,598
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 6 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 8,598 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,937 by 2030. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Rp Conn I-70
CrossesSR 2029
LocationEB at Breezewood Intg
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98833, -78.24
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,598 (2008)
Projected traffic9,937 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$705,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029 carry?

About 8,598 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Rp Conn I-70 over SR 2029?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.