US Bridges

T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · West of Brotherton · Structure no. 000000000031811

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-612 Cranberry RD
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Brotherton
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98833, -78.99
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic315 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$488,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-612 Cranberry RD 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 T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T-612 Cranberry RD over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.