US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-575

Fair

Franklin County, Pennsylvania · Fannett Twp. · Structure no. 000000000017623

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
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-575 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-575 in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 30,292 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).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-575
LocationFannett Twp.
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.14465, -77.72375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 traffic30,292 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$146,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-575 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-575 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 T-575 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-575?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-575?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.