US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Schmouts Creek

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · West of Trumbauersville · Structure no. 000000000007704

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

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over Schmouts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over Schmouts 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 78,982 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSchmouts Creek
LocationWest of Trumbauersville
RouteInterstate 476
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41017, -75.41352
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,307 (2004)
Projected traffic78,982 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over Schmouts 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 Schmouts Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.