US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West of Valley Forge INT6 · Structure no. 000000000010766

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,954
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039 in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 37,954 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,142 by 2030. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesSR 0422 SR 3039
LocationWest of Valley Forge INT6
RouteInterstate 76
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09024, -75.41489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,954 (2001)
Projected traffic60,142 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039 carry?

About 37,954 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 0422 SR 3039?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.