US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lower Allen Twp · Structure no. 000000000014036

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,229
2003 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 25,229 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,742 by 2030. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesYellow Breeches Creek
LocationLower Allen Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19761, -76.91748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,229 (2003)
Projected traffic32,742 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek carry?

About 25,229 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Yellow Breeches Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.