US Bridges

T-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

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Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · W. of Carlisle Int. · Structure no. 000000000054272

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-706
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationW. of Carlisle Int.
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20746, -77.24596
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic610 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
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-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-706 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-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-706 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.