US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · East of Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000028155

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,233 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
65,138
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 65,138 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,790 by 2030. The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesSR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA
LocationEast of Bridgeport
RouteInterstate 276
Coordinates40.10298, -75.32577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans11
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,233 ft (375.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,138 (2004)
Projected traffic102,790 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA carry?

About 65,138 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA?

The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.