US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Near Arona · Structure no. 000000000047354

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,735
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 34,735 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,738 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-534 Liberty Street
LocationNear Arona
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.26403, -79.65741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,735 (2004)
Projected traffic40,738 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street carry?

About 34,735 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-534 Liberty Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.