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Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave)

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Dela River Bridge Plaza · Structure no. 000000000067549

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,834
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,834 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,627 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)RPAB
CrossesT-317 (ellwood Ave)
LocationDela River Bridge Plaza
RouteInterstate 276
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11858, -74.84681
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,834 (2004)
Projected traffic52,627 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave) 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave) carry?

About 42,834 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276)RPAB over T-317 (ellwood Ave)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.