US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026

Fair

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Over Monongahela River · Structure no. 000000000047878

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
3,029 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026 is a concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 3,029 ft (923.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesMon NS RR SR 4022 2026
LocationOver Monongahela River
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0044, -79.9325
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,029 ft (923.2 m)
Longest span518 ft (157.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026?

The structure is 3,029 ft (923.2 m) long with a longest span of 518 ft (157.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over Mon NS RR SR 4022 2026?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.