US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · West of Norristown Intg · Structure no. 000000000028159

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,966
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 55,966 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,684 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesT-694
LocationWest of Norristown Intg
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10777, -75.30317
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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,966 (2001)
Projected traffic88,684 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$257,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694 carry?

About 55,966 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-694?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.