US Bridges

T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Hopewell Twp · Structure no. 000000000046334

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2030. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-379
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationHopewell Twp
RouteCity Street 0T379
Coordinates40.17085, -77.56398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2011)
Projected traffic680 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-379 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-379 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.