US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton · Structure no. 000000000036840

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,982
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 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 32,982 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,556 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 3093
LocationNew Stanton
RouteInterstate 76
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.21667, -79.58667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,982 (2001)
Projected traffic41,556 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093 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 (I-76) over SR 3093 carry?

About 32,982 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 3093?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.