US Bridges

Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · West of New Beaver · Structure no. 000000000022505

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,767
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,767 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,820 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Turnpike (I-76)
CrossesHoney CREEK;WB-101
LocationWest of New Beaver
RouteInterstate 76
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.9, -80.48167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,767 (2004)
Projected traffic38,820 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$743,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101 carry?

About 21,767 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Turnpike (I-76) over Honey CREEK;WB-101?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.