US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds.

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · W. Conshohocken 3367J10 · Structure no. 000000000027471

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds. in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 58,479 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,194 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesMatsonford/Dehaven Rds.
LocationW. Conshohocken 3367J10
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates40.0674, -75.32152
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,479 (2024)
Projected traffic93,194 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds. carry?

About 58,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds.?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Matsonford/Dehaven Rds.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.