US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Westmoreland City · Structure no. 000000000036819

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
1,001 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
44,987
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 44,987 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,918 by 2030. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR
LocationWestmoreland City
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33003, -79.68767
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,001 ft (305.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,987 (2001)
Projected traffic46,918 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR carry?

About 44,987 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0993 Brush Ck. & RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.