US Bridges

T-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · West Pennsboro Twp · Structure no. 000000000046335

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2007 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,298 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-482
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest Pennsboro Twp
RouteCity Street 0T482
Coordinates40.20618, -77.27254
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2007)
Projected traffic2,298 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-482 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-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-482 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.