US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · West of Exit M15 · Structure no. 000000000046927

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
699 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow 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 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 699 ft (213.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesJennings Run Fan Hollow
LocationWest of Exit M15
Coordinates39.92861, -79.7475
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length699 ft (213.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 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 and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow 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 Jennings Run Fan Hollow carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow?

The structure is 699 ft (213.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Jennings Run Fan Hollow?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.