US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · New Stanton Borough · Structure no. 000000000037044

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,870
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 12,870 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,040 by 2030. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp Ef)
CrossesSR 3091
LocationNew Stanton Borough
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22075, -79.60046
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,870 (2008)
Projected traffic13,040 by 2030
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$444,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091 carry?

About 12,870 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp Ef) over SR 3091?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.