US Bridges

Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · New Baltimore · Structure no. 000000000053333

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFindlay Street
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNew Baltimore
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.81803, -78.77403
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic305 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Findlay Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Findlay Street over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.