Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76)
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Irwin Interchange · Structure no. 000000000036824
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,020
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 10,020 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2030. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?
About 10,020 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76)?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk Ramps B&c over Pa Tpk (I-76)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.