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Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Somerset Interchange · Structure no. 000000000045444

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76) Ramp
CrossesBranch Coxes Creek
LocationSomerset Interchange
RouteInterstate 76
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02269, -79.08347
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2008)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2030
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek 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) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) Ramp over Branch Coxes Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.