US Bridges

SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · SR 3053 Germantown Pike · Structure no. 000000000028164

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,025
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 54,025 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,968 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3053 Germant.Pk
CrossesPa Tpk (I-276)
LocationSR 3053 Germantown Pike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11144, -75.2848
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,025 (2024)
Projected traffic47,968 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$998,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276) 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276) carry?

About 54,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3053 Germant.Pk over Pa Tpk (I-276)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.