US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy)

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · West of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000046924

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2030. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesSR 4039 (northgate Hwy)
LocationWest of Uniontown
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9225, -79.73028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2001)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy)?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 4039 (northgate Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.