US Bridges

T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · SR31 Allegheny/Cedar RD · Structure no. 000000000048849

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2029. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-421 (cider Rd)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationSR31 Allegheny/Cedar RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98511, -78.70998
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2014)
Projected traffic230 by 2029
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

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 T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-421 (cider Rd) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.