US Bridges

T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West of Devault · Structure no. 000000000056079

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-488 Yellowspring
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Devault
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.06971, -75.57151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks9%
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 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 T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-488 Yellowspring 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T-488 Yellowspring over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.