US Bridges

Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 4.3MI.S.OF Fairchance · Structure no. 000000000041126

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,024 by 2032. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk Sb(toll 43)
CrossesT-343 Brownfield Run
Location4.3MI.S.OF Fairchance
Coordinates39.77264, -79.78643
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2012)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk Sb(toll 43) over T-343 Brownfield Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.