US Bridges

Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Upper Allen Twp · Structure no. 000000000014030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,438
1993 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,438 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,202 by 2030. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk Ramp A/C
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationUpper Allen Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19, -76.975
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,438 (1993)
Projected traffic9,202 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$240,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 6,438 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk Ramp A/C over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.