US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hogestown Run

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Silver Spring Twp · Structure no. 000000000014021

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,790
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hogestown Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hogestown Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 21,790 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,920 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesHogestown Run
LocationSilver Spring Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21517, -77.08206
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,790 (2008)
Projected traffic28,920 by 2030
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$486,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Hogestown 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 February 2023.

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

About 21,790 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.