US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · City of New Castle · Structure no. 000000000022502

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,871
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 9,871 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,459 by 2030. The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-376)
CrossesMahon;ns;csx;covertrd
LocationCity of New Castle
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.98425, -80.39454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,700 ft (518.2 m)
Longest span258 ft (78.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,871 (1998)
Projected traffic14,459 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd carry?

About 9,871 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd?

The structure is 1,700 ft (518.2 m) long with a longest span of 258 ft (78.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-376) over Mahon;ns;csx;covertrd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.