US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek

Poor

Fulton County, Pennsylvania · Near Burnt Cabins · Structure no. 000000000017973

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,430
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,430 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,130 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesLittle Augwick Creek
LocationNear Burnt Cabins
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.07561, -77.88676
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,430 (2008)
Projected traffic28,130 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$504,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek carry?

About 22,430 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Little Augwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.