US Bridges

Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Twp · Structure no. 000000000036793

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,671
1995 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,671 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,574 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (PA-66)
CrossesT-699
LocationHempfield Twp
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28667, -79.61
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,671 (1995)
Projected traffic5,574 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 T-699 built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699 carry?

About 3,671 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (PA-66) over T-699?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.