US Bridges

SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43)

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · South of California · Structure no. 000000000035231

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,242
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43) in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,242 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,911 by 2030. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2073; Malden DR
CrossesSR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43)
LocationSouth of California
RouteState Highway 88T
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06108, -79.90237
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,242 (2023)
Projected traffic5,911 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43) carry?

About 4,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43)?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2073; Malden DR over SR 2073;PA Tpk (toll 43)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.