US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Lower Allen Twp · Structure no. 000000000057176

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,229
2003 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 25,229 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,742 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationLower Allen Twp
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCumberland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19945, -76.94282
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,229 (2003)
Projected traffic32,742 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 25,229 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.