US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD

Poor

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · West of Tuscarora Tunnel · Structure no. 000000000018897

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,197
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 21,197 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,445 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)WB
CrossesT-300 & Service RD
LocationWest of Tuscarora Tunnel
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.08833, -77.85667
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,197 (2001)
Projected traffic21,445 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$421,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD 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)WB over T-300 & Service RD carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76)WB over T-300 & Service RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.