US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · N of Telford near CO Line · Structure no. 000000000007700

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,307
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 50,307 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,780 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesRidge Valley Creek
LocationN of Telford near CO Line
RouteInterstate 476
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36979, -75.40127
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,307 (2004)
Projected traffic78,780 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek carry?

About 50,307 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over Ridge Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.