US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Willow Hill Inter. · Structure no. 000000000017613

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,433
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp is a concrete frame carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 years old, older 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 21,433 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,064 by 2030. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesPa Tpk Ramp
LocationWillow Hill Inter.
RouteInterstate 76
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09665, -77.81572
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,433 (2001)
Projected traffic24,064 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp carry?

About 21,433 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Pa Tpk Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.