T-553 Canistra RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)
FairFayette County, Pennsylvania · East of Exit M18 · Structure no. 000000000046930
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 292
- 2007 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
T-553 Canistra RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-553 Canistra 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 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-553 Canistra RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-553 Canistra 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-553 Canistra RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) carry?
About 292 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is T-553 Canistra RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns T-553 Canistra RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.