US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · East of Exit 26 · Structure no. 000000000047094

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,490 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,490 ft (454.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesDunlap Creek
LocationEast of Exit 26
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9946, -79.9128
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,490 ft (454.2 m)
Longest span285 ft (86.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek?

The structure is 1,490 ft (454.2 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Dunlap Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.