US Bridges

Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Somerset Interchange · Structure no. 000000000031798

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,292
1993 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 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 5,292 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,763 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk Ramps
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationSomerset Interchange
RouteInterstate 76
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02074, -79.08202
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,292 (1993)
Projected traffic6,763 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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$171,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 5,292 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk Ramps over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.