US Bridges

T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near TR401 and TR29 JCT · Structure no. 000000000047264

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2012. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-470
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationNear TR401 and TR29 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06474, -75.59764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic240 by 2012
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T-470 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.