US Bridges

SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Near Hustontown · Structure no. 000000000017964

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 398 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0655 (lr 323)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Hustontown
RouteState Highway 655
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04294, -78.02847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2024)
Projected traffic616 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$764,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0655 (lr 323) over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.