US Bridges

Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary

Good

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Cecil Township · Structure no. 000000000068210

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,330
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2035. The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk 0576
CrossesSR 0980 and Tributary
LocationCecil Township
CountyWashington County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36106, -80.23503
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,190 ft (362.7 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,330 (2014)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary 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 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary carry?

About 9,330 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary?

The structure is 1,190 ft (362.7 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk 0576 over SR 0980 and Tributary?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.