US Bridges

SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Poor

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Quakertown Interchange · Structure no. 000000000007707

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,666
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,666 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,011 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0663 Lr 923
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
LocationQuakertown Interchange
RouteState Highway 663
Coordinates40.43461, -75.4235
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,666 (2024)
Projected traffic23,011 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 20,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0663 Lr 923 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.