US Bridges

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · West of West Brownsville · Structure no. 000000000046938

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,376
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048 in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,376 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,747 by 2030. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (toll 43)
CrossesS.R. 2048
LocationWest of West Brownsville
RouteInterstate 7043
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03308, -79.92119
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,376 (2010)
Projected traffic1,747 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048 carry?

About 1,376 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (toll 43) over S.R. 2048?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.