US Bridges

T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · North of 43&70 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000040136

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
577 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 651 by 2030. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-465 Kennedy RD
CrossesPa Tpk (toll 43)
LocationNorth of 43&70 Inter.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10167, -79.91806
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2008)
Projected traffic651 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-465 Kennedy RD over 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 T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43) carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T-465 Kennedy RD over Pa Tpk (toll 43)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.