Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276)
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Southeast of Norristown · Structure no. 000000000028157
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276) built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276) carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276)?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Pike over Pa Tpk (I-276)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.