US Bridges

T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43)

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · West of Uniontown · Structure no. 000000000046925

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2007 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 292 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2030. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT-986 (old Pit Rd)
CrossesPa Tpk (toll 43)
LocationWest of Uniontown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92667, -79.74056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2007)
Projected traffic385 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

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 T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43) carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns T-986 (old Pit Rd) over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.