US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Near New Baltimore · Structure no. 000000000031828

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,200
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 86 years old, older 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,560 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesThree Lick Run
LocationNear New Baltimore
RouteInterstate 76
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98034, -78.7928
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2012)
Projected traffic36,560 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Three Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.