US Bridges

Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · East of Breezewood · Structure no. 000000000017952

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2030. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 915 (lr 706)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast of Breezewood
RouteState Highway 915
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0341, -78.14935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2024)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 915 (lr 706) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.