US Bridges

SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Near Carpentertown · Structure no. 000000000036847

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,188
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous frame carrying SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 1,188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2030. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2007
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear Carpentertown
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18537, -79.53167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,188 (2024)
Projected traffic2,152 by 2030
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 2007 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 SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 1,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2007 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.