US Bridges

T-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · West of Devault · Structure no. 000000000057341

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
1995 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2030. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-428 Milford RD
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationWest of Devault
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08431, -75.71479
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (1995)
Projected traffic805 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is T-428 Milford RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does T-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-428 Milford RD over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.