US Bridges

National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43)

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · West of Exit M22 · Structure no. 000000000046931

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2030. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNational Pike T-55
CrossesPa Tpk (toll 43)
LocationWest of Exit M22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9953, -79.8536
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2008)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is National Pike T-55 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43) carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns National Pike T-55 over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.