US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Rochester Road · Structure no. 000000000008147

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,663
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 22,663 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,679 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 3022 LR10002
LocationRochester Road
RouteInterstate 76
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69333, -80.125
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,663 (2001)
Projected traffic32,679 by 2030
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002 carry?

About 22,663 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3022 LR10002?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.