US Bridges

Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000036789

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,429
1998 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,429 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,277 by 2030. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (pa 66)
CrossesSR 0136
LocationHempfield Township
Coordinates40.28, -79.61167
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,429 (1998)
Projected traffic15,277 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136 carry?

About 10,429 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (pa 66) over SR 0136?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.