US Bridges

T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Near Brotherton · Structure no. 000000000031815

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-513 Horse Track
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Brotherton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.975, -78.94167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

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

How long is T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-513 Horse Track over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.