US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Willow Hill · Structure no. 000000000017615

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,433
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 24,099 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-563
LocationWillow Hill
RouteInterstate 76
CountyFranklin County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.105, -77.79167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,433 (2001)
Projected traffic24,099 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$130,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-563?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.