US Bridges

Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Fort Littleton Interchge · Structure no. 000000000017968

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,591
1993 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Ramp over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Turnpike Ramp 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 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 13,591 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,871 by 2030. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Ramp
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationFort Littleton Interchge
RouteInterstate 76
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05167, -77.955
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,591 (1993)
Projected traffic15,871 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

About 13,591 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

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

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.