US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · West Pennsboro Twp. · Structure no. 000000000047749

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,474
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 21,474 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,983 by 2030. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-456
LocationWest Pennsboro Twp.
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.20544, -77.29552
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,474 (2010)
Projected traffic22,983 by 2030
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 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 (I-76) over T-456 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456 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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456 carry?

About 21,474 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-456?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.