US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Exit 26 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000047100

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

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road 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 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesT-601 Telegraph Road
LocationExit 26 Interchange
Coordinates39.9953, -79.9167
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road 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 T-601 Telegraph Road carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over T-601 Telegraph Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.