US Bridges

Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76

Good

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · Somerset · Structure no. 000000000056992

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,782
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,782 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,578 by 2039. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa 601 (lr 269)
CrossesPa Tpk I-76
LocationSomerset
RouteState Highway 601
Coordinates40.01833, -79.0775
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,782 (2023)
Projected traffic19,578 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 601 (lr 269) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76 carry?

About 12,782 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 601 (lr 269) over Pa Tpk I-76?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.