US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · Near Valley Forge Park · Structure no. 000000000070461

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,120
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd) in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 47,120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,710 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesT-576 (thomas Rd)
LocationNear Valley Forge Park
RouteInterstate 76
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08636, -75.42967
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,120 (2004)
Projected traffic56,710 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd) carry?

About 47,120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd)?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over T-576 (thomas Rd)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.