US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046)

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · West of Allegheny Tunnel · Structure no. 000000000031817

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,452
1999 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046) 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 29,452 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,324 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 2033(LR 55046)
LocationWest of Allegheny Tunnel
RouteInterstate 76
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97333, -78.925
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,452 (1999)
Projected traffic34,324 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046) built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046) 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 (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046) carry?

About 29,452 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046)?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 2033(LR 55046)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.