US Bridges

SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Donegal · Structure no. 000000000036863

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,341
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 6 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2030. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0711
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationDonegal
RouteState Highway 711
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10667, -79.37667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2024)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2030
Trucks18%
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 0711 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0711 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.