US Bridges

Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Perry Hwy. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000043344

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,319
1993 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,319 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,626 by 2030. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk Ramp Jk
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationPerry Hwy. Interchange
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.67333, -80.10333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,319 (1993)
Projected traffic27,626 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk Ramp Jk 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 17,319 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk Ramp Jk over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.