US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051)

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · West of New Baltimore · Structure no. 000000000031826

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,600
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051) in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 45 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 5 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,971 by 2030. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I76) EB
CrossesSR 1015; (LR55051)
LocationWest of New Baltimore
RouteInterstate 76
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95167, -78.82
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2004)
Projected traffic36,971 by 2030
Trucks35%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051) carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I76) EB over SR 1015; (LR55051)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.