US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Near Somerset Interchange · Structure no. 000000000031797

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,134
1999 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 32,134 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2011. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesBranch Coxes Crk
LocationNear Somerset Interchange
RouteInterstate 76
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02131, -79.08358
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,134 (1999)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2011
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk carry?

About 32,134 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Branch Coxes Crk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.