US Bridges

T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576)

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Just East of I-79 · Structure no. 000000000057343

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576) in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2038. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT-781 Morgan RD
CrossesPa-Tpk (576)
LocationJust East of I-79
RouteCounty Highway 781
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31222, -80.15222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2017)
Projected traffic284 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollToll bridge
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576) carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576)?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns T-781 Morgan RD over Pa-Tpk (576)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.