US Bridges

SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76)

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mt. Pleasant Twp. · Structure no. 000000000040782

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,464
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,464 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,518 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0819
CrossesPa Turnpike (I-76)
LocationMt. Pleasant Twp.
RouteState Highway 819
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19577, -79.5482
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
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 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,464 (2024)
Projected traffic3,518 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76) carry?

About 2,464 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76)?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0819 over Pa Turnpike (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.