US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Over US 30 · Structure no. 000000000045689

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,252
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 36,252 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,900 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 92 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 0030
LocationOver US 30
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01272, -78.46788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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-76) over SR 0030 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0030?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.