US Bridges

T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66)

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salem Twp · Structure no. 000000000036811

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2030. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-627
CrossesPa Tpk (pa 66)
LocationSalem Twp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38667, -79.57
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2008)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66) carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66)?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns T-627 over Pa Tpk (pa 66)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.