US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run

Fair

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · East of Fort Littleton · Structure no. 000000000017969

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,197
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 21,197 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,799 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesTen Mile Run
LocationEast of Fort Littleton
RouteInterstate 76
CountyFulton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05962, -77.94941
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,197 (2001)
Projected traffic23,799 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run 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 Ten Mile Run carry?

About 21,197 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Ten Mile Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.