US Bridges

Pa Tpk Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 3 Mi. South of Fairchance · Structure no. 000000000041152

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

About this bridge

Pa Tpk Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek 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 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk Nb(toll 43)
CrossesMountain Creek
Location3 Mi. South of Fairchance
Coordinates39.78703, -79.77466
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2012)
Projected traffic8,024 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek 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 Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk Nb(toll 43) over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.