US Bridges

TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West of Valley Forge Park · Structure no. 000000000047265

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 174 ft (53 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTWP-540
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Valley Forge Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07742, -75.47802
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 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 TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is TWP-540 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 TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

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

How long is TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns TWP-540 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.