US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · .8MI. N. of Donora Int. · Structure no. 000000000041903

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,387 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,633
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,633 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,324 by 2030. The structure is 1,387 ft (422.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesSR 1020
Location.8MI. N. of Donora Int.
RouteState Highway 43
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16893, -79.93608
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,387 ft (422.8 m)
Longest span219 ft (66.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,633 (2008)
Projected traffic7,324 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (toll 43) over SR 1020 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020 carry?

About 5,633 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020?

The structure is 1,387 ft (422.8 m) long with a longest span of 219 ft (66.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over SR 1020?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.