US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Near Ogle · Structure no. 000000000008148

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,663
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 5 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesCoal Run
LocationNear Ogle
RouteInterstate 76
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69, -80.11167
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Coal Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.