US Bridges

SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76)

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · East of Irwin Interchange · Structure no. 000000000045488

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,854 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3069 Wendel RD
CrossesPa Turnpike (I-76)
LocationEast of Irwin Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.30702, -79.67426
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2024)
Projected traffic7,854 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76) carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3069 Wendel RD over Pa Turnpike (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.