US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek

Fair

Butler County, Pennsylvania · East of Cranberry Intg · Structure no. 000000000008152

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,341
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 27,341 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,424 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesTrib. to Brush Creek
LocationEast of Cranberry Intg
RouteInterstate 76
CountyButler County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67593, -80.10262
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,341 (2001)
Projected traffic39,424 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$610,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek 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 Trib. to Brush Creek carry?

About 27,341 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Trib. to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.