US Bridges

T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton Rest Area · Structure no. 000000000036844

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-680 Sportsman
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNew Stanton Rest Area
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.205, -79.575
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$504,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T-680 Sportsman over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.