US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Middlesex Twp · Structure no. 000000000046471

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,012
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,012 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2030. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp Ab)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationMiddlesex Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22333, -77.15667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,012 (2010)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 7,012 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.