US Bridges

T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Fair

Carbon County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi-W of Beltzville Lake · Structure no. 000000000009153

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2030. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT-444
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
Location1 Mi-W of Beltzville Lake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarbon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.85192, -75.65485
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1990)
Projected traffic323 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$107,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-444 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.