US Bridges

T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · About 3MI. S of Tollboth · Structure no. 000000000041167

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2030. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-304; R Franks RD
CrossesPa Tpk (toll 43)
LocationAbout 3MI. S of Tollboth
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74726, -79.80937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2001)
Projected traffic283 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
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-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) 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 T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-304; R Franks RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.