US Bridges

T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · West of Arona · Structure no. 000000000047266

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2012. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT-544
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Arona
RouteCity Street 0T544
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28568, -79.66934
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic240 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-544 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 T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-544 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.