US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over W&le RR

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Monongahela Int · Structure no. 000000000041908

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,533
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over W&le RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over W&le RR 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 5,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,194 by 2030. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesW&le RR
Location2 Mi.S.Of Monongahela Int
RouteInterstate 43
Coordinates40.18061, -79.96955
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,533 (2008)
Projected traffic7,194 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 W&le RR built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over W&le RR 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 W&le RR carry?

About 5,533 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over W&le RR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over W&le RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.