US Bridges

T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · West of Bedford Interchge · Structure no. 000000000068591

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 653 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-494
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Bedford Interchge
RouteCity Street 494
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05, -78.52616
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-494 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-494 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.